My Little Pony: Friendship is Spike

Chapters

Original S1 Premiere: The Beginning of Harem-ny
Original S1E3: The Spike-et Master
Original S1E4: AppleSpike Season
Original S1E7: Spikeshy
Original S1E8: Look Before You Spike
Original S1E9: Spike Gossip
Original S1E10: Spike of the Century
Original S1E11: Winter Spike Up
Original S1E12: Call of the Spike
Original S1E13: Spike Weather Friends
Original S1E14: Spiked for Success
Original S1E15: Feeling Spikie Keen
Original S1E16: Spike Rainboom
Original S1E17: Spike and the Stare Master
Original S1E18: The Spike Stoppers
Original S1E19: A Spike and Pony Show
Original S1E20: Spike Isn't a Color
Original S1E21: The Autumn Harem Staycation
Original S1E22: A Spike in the Hoof is Worth...
Original S1E23: Winter Ponyville Antics
Re;Birth S1 Premiere: Begin the Har(e)mony!
Re;Birth S1E3: Twilight, Spike, and the Tickets to the Gala
Re;Birth S1E4: Applejack Does an Honest
Re;Birth S1E7: Fluttershy vs. Generic Red Dragon
Re;Birth S1E8: Applejack Gets Her Name in the Title Again
Re;Birth S1E9-11: A Zebra, Some Parasprites and a Whole Lot of Snow
Re;Birth S1E12: Begin! Cutie Mark Crusaders!
Original S1 Theme
Re;Birth S1E5-6: So, a Griffon and Trixie Trot into Ponyville

Original S1 Premiere: The Beginning of Harem-ny

S1E1: The Beginning of Harem-ny

Once upon a time... Two sisters Celestia and Luna... Sun and Moon... Luna got mad about no nightlife... Nightmare Moon... Elements of Harmony... Banished "permanently" (not really)...

"Oh where have I heard about this... Elements of Harmony," Twilight Sparkle thinks out loud.

Theme.

Twilight was making back to her tower study room when her friends Twinkleshine and co. were going in the opposite direction. Seeing Twilight, Twinkleshine extended an invitation.

"There you are Twilight! Moon Dancer is having a little get together in the courtyard, want to come?" asks Twinkleshine.

"Oh sorry girls, I have... studying to catch up on." Twilight replies.

Twilight then departs for her tower study room.

"Does that pony do anything other than study? *sigh* She, Spike, and Moon Dancer were such close friends, what happened?" Twinkleshine finishes to herself and the rest of her friends.

When she arrived, Twilight then slams open the door to her tower study room which causes Spike to fly across the room and crash land destroying the presents for Moon Dancer he has wrapped.

"Spike! SPIKE!" Twilight yelled.

Where is that good looking dragon? *squee*

"*sound of pain* Yes Twilight?" Spike the Dragon replied.

"There you are," she says as she gives him a playful nuzzle, "find me that book on Prophecies and Predictions please... what's that for?"

Twilight Sparkle has never felt so threatened in her life, that present could mean the end of her chances at the love of a...

"Oh, this WAS for Moon Dancer, but..."

Twilight Sparkle has reacted immediately.

"Oh Spike, you know we don't have time for this."

"But we're on a break!"

Twilight goes muzzle to nose with Spike and whispers, "There is no break."

Spike then finds the magical book that Twilight is looking for.

"FOUND IT!"

Twilight then decides to use her magical prowess to yank the book and in turn Spike down to the ground and then she begins to search for what she wanted to look up.

"Let's see... Elements of Harmony, see Mare in the Moon?"

"Isn't that an old mare's tale?"

"Mare, Mare... aha!..."

Mare in the Moon... old tale... Pony wanted to rule Equestria... Elements of Harmony Super Rainbow Blast... Longest Day 1000th year escape... Meh...

"*gasp* You know what this means Spike!"

I won't be able to tell you about the feelings I got!

"That I am going to be dragged on an adventure in the near future?"

"Possibly, anyways, Spike take a note to the Princess!"

"Affirmative."

Teacher! We are on the precipice of disaster! The Mare in the Moon is in fact Nightmare Moon and she is going to return and bring eternal night with it! We must do something to stop it! I await your quick response, your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle.

Spike then uses his flames to send the letter.

"You think a Princess would respond that fast Twilight?"

"Yep, I'm her protege remember?"

"Point taken."

Within 30 seconds a response arrives via D-Mail.

My dearest student, I understand and trust you fully well with what you are saying, but seriously you must stop "studying" and "putting your face in books!"

"WHAT?!"

It just isn't healthy for a young mare like you to be just only "studying". You are lucky that Spike is there to keep you from going insane! That is why I am sending you to supervise this year's Summer Sun Celebration location, Ponyville. And please do make some friends, it is another task I have for you to do. <<< That, your task, do it. Sincerely, Princess Celestia

"*sigh*"

"Cheer up, you get to stay in a library!"

With you of course...

"You're right Spike, I'll go quickly check up on preparations and then immediately come back to the library to get things done."

"Twilight, I don't think--"

"LET'S GO!"

"--that's what she meant... *sigh*"

Transition to the town of Ponyville.

"Shouldn't you make friends Twilight?"

"The fate of Equestria does not rest on me making friends Spike, so let's get this over with," Twilight replies with a scowl on her face.

"Can't you at least try... for me?"

I can't resist those eyes...

"Fine..." she says with submission as Pinkie Pie entered the scene.

"h-hi..." Twilight meekly says.

*GASP* Look at that dragon! So adorable, my Pinkie Sense is telling me he's going to be a good one! *squee*

"*GASP*" Pinkie says... does... whatevers... and then immediately flees.

"Well that was interesting" Twilight was unamused.

"*sigh*"

Transition to Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack was currently harvesting apples from the orchard.

Look at that newcomer dragon, so cute, I need to entertain him somehow, oh he's with a pony who's new here also... Idea!

"*sigh* Let's get this over with... Good Afternoon, my name is Twilight Sparkle and..." Poor Twilight wasn't able to finish that sentence as her hoof was rapidly shaken by Applejack.

"WELL HOWDEEDO MISS TWILIGHT PLEASURE TO MAKE YOU AN ACQUAINTANCE! We here at Sweet Apple Acres sure do like making new friends!" Applejack then released Twilight's hoof from the rapid hoof shake. Twilight of course being the naive little unicorn she is, is still shaking hoof.

"*snickers*" Twilight then glares at Spike.

"...this is Spike... my assistant."

This pony...

Ah, so it did work! Spike seems like a fitting name.

"*ahem* I am here to supervise preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration, you are in charge of the food correct?"

"We sure as sugar are! Want to sample some?"

This should totally win me some points with that dragon, err Spike, and also Twilight as she doesn't seem interested in staying... Time to pull out the ultimate weapon!

"Why don't I introduce y'all to the Apple Family?"

Enter huge Apple Family full of super background ponies.

"Thanks, but I really should be--" Twilight attempts to leave but...

"This here is *Insert Apple Family stuff here...* *gasp* Big Mac, Apple Bloom, and Granny Smith!" Applejack introduces the huge Apple Family.

"Why Twilight, Ah'd say y'all are part of the family already." Applejack replies to Twilight with a huge grin.

"Aha... Well I see the food situation is definitely handled here with all of you so we'll be on our way."

Oh oh oh! That dragon over there looks mighty cute, he's even my height! And I overheard he's that new pony's assistant! *squee* (This is Apple Bloom's Color, not to be confused with Fluttershy's.)

Applejack then whispers into Apple Bloom's ear, "Initiate Plan Cute."

Apple Bloom then winks at Applejack and trots up to Twilight and puts on the puppy dog eyes of adorableness which also made Spike a bit flustered.

"Aren't you gonna stay for brunch?"

"I'm sorry, but we have an awful lot to do..."

"*Awwww*" The Apple Family sighs out.

"...Fine..."

"*Cheering*"

Twilight slowly made her way to the table of apple treats while Applejack was in tow.

"So Twilight, where are you from?" Applejack asks.

"I happen to be from Canterlot," Twilight replies while digging into an apple pie.

"Oh a city girl huh? That's mighty inter--"

At this moment, Twilight had a small bite of apple pie and had the greatest sensation of taste ever.

"Oh my goodness Applejack, these apple pies are the best!"

Applejack hid her scowl from being interrupted by the socially awkward unicorn and put on a smile instead, "Ya'll got that right there Twilight, these are the best apples in all of Equestria!"

Twilight then proceeds to devour an illogical amount of apple pies. Meanwhile, Apple Bloom was talking with Spike.

"Oh oh, so your name is Spike right?" Apple Bloom seems eager to talk to someone more her age.

Spike decided to humor her.

"Yep! Number one assistant to Twilight Sparkle!" Spike replies with pride to which Apple Bloom giggles at.

Apple Bloom then brushes up against Spike allowing him to get a whiff of her unsurprising sweet apple scent and of course flicking her tail at his nose.

Oh... (This is Spike's Color.)

The two of them then continued to chat about their earlier lives... which did take a sad turn for Apple Bloom. Spike of course being Number One Assistant, was there to help.

In the end, Twilight and Spike had to leave, and Apple Bloom made sure to give Spike a goodbye hug which did get some level of glare from Applejack.

After they left, Applejack asked her sister while raising her eyebrows, "Ya think he's cute too don't ya?"

"Oh yeah? You were interested too ya know."

"What? I don't know what you are talking about sister."

"Sureeee, you're a bad liar ya know."

Transition to Rainbow Dash segment.

"Ugh... I ate too much pie," Twilight groaned in utmost regret.

"Well, it wasn't my fault that you were so excited when you took your first bite of pie and had that amazing experience. Anyways, next up is a Pegasus named Rainbow Dash who is supposed to be... cleaning... up... the clouds?" Spike answered back while looking at the clearly cloud covered sky.

Rainbow Dash, napping on a cloud, awoke immediately. She heard her name from an unknown pony.

This pony could be shady, or totally dangerous, or... just a... Dragon?! That is so awesome looking and he looks friendly too!

She immediately flew down and said triumphantly, "did someone say my name? Was it you, awesome dragon?"

"Uhhh me? Yes it was. Spike's my name."

"Say, Spike, you look like you are awesome, when your wings grow in you should totally join me in flight training so we can join the Wonderbolts and be one of the greatest acts ever!"

Geez, all these ponies are crazy! And why do they all seem to be so interested in Spike? I have to do something!

"What? You mean THE Wonderbolts, the fastest and best fliers in Equestria?" Twilight spoke in a mocking manner.

"Yeah? You got a problem with that?"

"Why yes Rainbow Dash, for I, Twilight Sparkle have observed that you haven't cleaned up the clouds missy."

"What?!?! I can clean this sky in ten seconds flat!"

"Really now? Prove it."

Twilight Sparkle should not have said that. But sadly in this universe and even in the prime universe, she happened to say those words that will be one of her undoings. Twilight then used her magic to conjure up a 10 second countdown.

"On your mark, get set, GO!"

Rainbow Dash ended up clearing the sky in 7 seconds. Luckily, not tarnishing her reputation. But unluckily for Twilight, she thought of a small prank to do on Twilight for the doubt and sneering she was doing earlier. Luckily for Rainbow Dash, Twilight was too in a daze with her mouth agape at the feat she had witnessed. The Timer she conjured then just poofed out of existence. Rainbow Dash then used her "patented Rain-Blow Dry" to mess with Twilight's mane.

"What did I tell you? Ten Seconds Flat. Well technically I had some extra time so I decided to leave you a little present, just look in the mirror or look up."

Spike just snickered as Twilight looked up to see her mane in a quite considerably poofy state.

"UGHHHH!"

"Yeahhhh, see ya Spike, oh and Twilight too! You two sound like sooo much fun! Gotta Dash!"

Rainbow Dash then left leaving her trademarked rainbow trail.

"She sounds fun don't you think Twilight? Hey don't feel so down, I think you look pretty cute with that mane-do!"

Twilight's ears perked up.

I'm cute? He said I'm cute! *squee*

She then proceeded to give Spike quite the tight hug.

"Twilight, need air..."

In the distance, a certain pink pony who won't appear until later had a thought.

Hey! Tight hugs are my thing Purple Unicorn Pony! Hey that spells PUP! Oooooh I need to get their welcome party ready!

Twilight of course not wanting a dead dragon did as she was told and let out a small squee.

Transition to Town Hall.

"Alright my number one dragon, we're at the Town Hall, apparently a Unicorn named Rarity is doing the decorations."

"Sounds like a frou-frou name."

"Eh... I have a bad notion about this."

"Hey the decorations look beautiful, oh look that must be her now!"

"Right you are Spike. *ahem* Hello, my name is Twilight Sparkle and-"

Rarity of course being busy with the decorations replied, "Tut-tut, hold on a moment dear, I'm 'in the zone' as most ponies put it! Andddd there we go, hello there my name is Rarity and... Wahaha! What happened to your coiffure?" Rarity saw the most frazzled mane ever (well at least for today).

"My mane? Oh yes, aha... Rainbow Dash..." Twilight said with scorn.

"Twilight, this just won't do! Let me take you back to my place, the Carousel Boutique to fix you up and... Wahaha! You have such the adorable dragon! I mean I usually thought that dragons would be, you know, scary, but he's so cute! What's your name?"

"My name is Spike!"

"Wonderful name and very fitting~" Rarity said with a wink.

Transition to Carousel Boutique.

"So Twilight, where are you from?" Rarity asks Twilight as she is tightening a piece of clothing on her.

"I... come... from... Canterlot... WAHHH!" Twilight said with pained breaths then exclaimed.

"Canterlot? *squeals* The capital? Oh we have got to talk about there in the future! All the fashion trends start there you know!"

Oh what luck! Thank Celestia! I have gained a Canterlot friend and a quite handsome drake today!

"Yes... I have noticed that Rarity, well I should get going, and thank you for the apparel and the mane fixing, it was nice meeting someone interested in Canterlot as much as I, albeit for different reasons."

"Aww, but at least can the dragon stay to help me?"

"What?" Spike could only babble.

How many ponies are crazy for my dragon!

"Ahaha... he's my assistant you know and such... ok bye!" Twilight fled with Spike in her magical grasp.

Well that was interesting. Tut-tut back to work Rarity, you can talk to Spike another time.

Transistion to Fluttershy's Cottage.

"Spike, our last stop will be with Fluttershy who is supposed to be doing the music."

"You think with a name like that, her personality is quite obvious."

"Relax Spike, I mean how much crazier can it get?"

Bad thing to say Twilight, it can always get crazier.

"There she is now!"

Fluttershy was busy training birds to do the fanfare for Princess Celestia's arrival. At least until...

"Hi! My name is Twilight Sparkle... and sorry to frighten your birds... and... you are?"

"Um... my name is... *squeak*"

"I'm sorry I didn't quite hear that."

"My name is...*squeak*"

Poor Fluttershy couldn't get her act together, luckily for her she didn't need to as her birds came back.

"Well it seems your birds have came back so I guess we'll be going now."

We? She's not alone?

Fluttershy got her answer as Twilight turned around and saw a quite cute dragon trailing her.

Oh my gosh he is so cute and adorable! *squee* I need to do something!

"*GASP* A young dragon!" Fluttershy was immediately next to Spike.

"Whoa!" Spike could only stutter again.

"Hi, my name is Fluttershy, what's yours?"

"Hi? My name is Spike?"

"You are so cute! Can I hear your life story?"

Might as well entertain her, this is the best treatment this assistant has ever gotten~

"Well I started off as a purple egg with purple polka dots."

One LONG walk back to the Library and a long life story later...

"Alright Fluttershy I think it's time you say goodbye, I've checked all the preparations and clearly all of them are doing fine. Also Spike needs to get some rest."

"Oh dear, does he need his pillow fluffed? Cup of hot milk? Can I help?"

"Ahaha... that won't be necessary. thanks for the offer though."

"But, but"

"No buts here Fluttershy."

"*sigh* fine." Fluttershy was devastated, but then she remembered.

Pinkie was going to throw a party for them. He still was quite adorable though. Speaking of which, I think there Pinkie is calling me over to a secret entrance to surprise her.

So she took her "leave" peacefully. Twilight closed the door peacefully unlike some uncivilized alternate Twilight.

"*ahem* So Spike, we need to convince the Princess who seems to have gone crazy that Nightmare Moon is returning! Now let's turn on the light, it's dark in here."

*flick*

"SURPRISE!"

"OH MY GOSH you ponies, a library is supposed to be QUIET!"

"But silly Twilight! This is a surprise party, and also the Princess loaned this to you didn't she?" Pinkie being unusually logical for once.

I need to convince her to let us stay, that dragon is soooo cute!

"Right... but..."

"No buts Twilight! You said that to Fluttershy, so here we are, LET'S PARTY! And by the way the name's Pinkie Pie! You know, the one that went all *GASP* at you when you arrived?"

And then they partied like it was 1000 years later from Nightmare Moon's banishment. Of course Twilight wasn't being in quite the partying mood so then opted to trot over to a table and pour what she thought was a nice glass of... punch. Unfortunately for her, that was not punch, it was hot sauce. Twilight wasn't known to be a pony who can handle spice. Tears started to build up in Twilight's eyes. Anyways, 4 of the 5 "friends" she met and Spike looked quite concerned about it.

"Twilight? You're breaking a sweat."

"Darling, you don't look so fine."

"Oh my..."

"You are looking kind of pale there Twilight."

"Ya'll right there sugarcube?"

Twilight made the sound of a train whistle.

"Ooooo! She must be filled with joy!"

Twilight had never felt this humiliated in her life. She fled to her room. Spike was concerned about this of course considering he was brought forth by her when she was just 5 years old and here she just humiliated herself. He propped open the door to her room.

"Twilight?"

"Oh leave me alone Spike, go enjoy the party with the 5 mares and filly you met."

"Seriously is this what this is all about Twilight? I am not allowed to have friends? You already know I care for you a lot. Heck, I even sleep in the same bed as you after most of these years, also I feel like I know you a bit more than you think."

"Really now Spike? What can possibly--" Twilight Sparkle was unable to finish this sentence as Spike went in for a kiss. It was a innocent one nonetheless but it got the point across quite well.

"I'll always be here for you Twilight, just remember that, friends or not, I'll be here. And also, it's quite obvious they are all into me, but still it's your call for what you want to do about that."

"I understand Spike."

"And also, they are very good ponies to get to know, and yes I do appreciate them too, although their advances... were quite fast..."

"Alright Spike, thank you for being here for me" Twilight replied while giving her dragon a loving nuzzle.

"No problem Twilight, now let's go! Princess Celestia is about to raise the sun!"

Well that was fast. Anyways, I hope that Nightmare Moon thing was just all an old pony's tale... since I would like to spend more time with Spike now that he revealed he knew all along.

Final Transition of the Episode.

Everyone arrived at the Town Hall to witness the sunrise, and the seven acquaintances that Twilight has made all seem to be crowded around her and Spike.

"Ooooo! Twilight! Are you this excited, since I sure am! Oh my gosh this is going to be so amazing!"

"Calm down Pinkie Pie, it's starting!"

"Fillies and Gentlecolts... magic of sunrise... longest day of the year... INTRODUCING, PRINCESS CELESTIA!"

The curtains opened, no one was there. A collective gasp could be heard throughout the room. It was just then that a dark violet/blue mist started to rise and collect at where Celestia was supposed to be. It formed into the shape of an alicorn. There was yet even more gasping from the crowd as they cowered in terror. Surprisingly, no one fainted, not even Rarity.

"What did you do to the princess!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed while charging at Nightmare Moon.

"Whoa there, Nelly..." Applejack retorted as she decided to bite on Rainbow Dash's tail so she wouldn't do anything brash.

"Oh, my beloved subjects, it's been so long, I think hardly any of you remember me." Nightmare Moon spoke.

"I DO! You're Nightmare Moon!" Twilight interjected.

"Well well well, someone who remember's me, I'm sure you know what I am here to do."

"You're here to..."

"*chuckles* Remember this day little ponies, for it was your last. From this moment forth, the night shall last FOREVER! *more laughter and thunder effects*"

Twilight was holding Spike really close as a security blanket as she realized this was reality. Of course this got her some looks from the 6 ponies around her.

TO BE CONTINUED...

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E3: The Spike-et Master

S1E2: Elements of Harem-ny

PREVIOUSLY, on MY LITTLE PONY.

Random scenes from Episode 1.

Theme.

"*continued laughter from Nightmare Moon...*"

Twilight knew she needed to act immediately. So, she galloped back to the library.

"Where is she going?" Rainbow Dash speaks to absolutely no one in particular.

The remaining 5 mares decide to follow her until they hear a disgruntled groan.

"Awww, she left me behind again!" Spike spoke.

"Ohhhh Spike, don't worry we'll take you back to the library, we're curious too!" Pinkie Pie replied cheefully muzzle to nose with Spike.

"Here ride on my back Spike!" She continued.

"If you insist Pinkie... wait how do you know my name? I didn't even get introduced to you in the previous episode!"

"Oh Spike," Pinkie said while giving Spike a nose boop once he was on her back, "you have much to learn~"

The other four weren't so happy about it, but there were priorities, and obviously stopping eternal night is one of them. So the five of them galloped back to the library where Twilight was trying to find a book on the Elements of Harmony. They let Spike enter first and opted to eavesdrop on their conversation since totally not awkward at all.

"Twilight! You left me back at the Town Hall!"

"Huh? What’s that? Oh hi Spike! Where have you been?"

Spike then looked at the camera with a "really" look on his face.

"Anyways Spike, we need to find the Elements of Harmony."

This was apparently enough reason for Rainbow Dash to bash down the door to Twilight's place.

"And WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS OF HARMONY?! Whoaaa!" She yelled in Twilight's face and then exclaimed as Applejack pulled her back by her tail again...

"Hold on there Rainbow Dash," Applejack replied, "Might' sorry there on the broken door Twilight, but you seem to know what's been going on all around here."

"Alright Applejack, I think it is fair that I give you ponies an explanation. Nightmare Moon has returned after a now 1000 year banishing and apparently the only thing that can stop her are the Elements of Harmony, but I don't even know what these are!"

"Here ya go Twilight! The Elements of Harmony: A Reference Guide." Pinkie said pulling out the exact right book from the bookshelf and handing it to her.

"Pinkie where did you find this?" Twilight replied surprised.

"It was under 'E'~" Pinkie bounced away while saying this.

"Okay, anyways reading this, apparently there are 6 elements, but only 5 are known: Kindness, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty and Loyalty.

Obvious pan across the 5 who will become the Elements.

"Well the last known location of the Elements is the old Castle of the Two Sisters in what is now the Everfree Forest." Twilight said matter-of-factly.

"What was that darling? I thought you said the Elements were in the Everfree Forest." Rarity double took.

"Yes they are Rarity." Twilight replied.

"Oh."

"Well silly ponies, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Pinkie Pie jumped up and exclaimed.

"Oh Twilight can I come?" Spike said with twinkles in his eyes.

"I'm sorry Spike but you're too young to go, you need your rest too." Twilight responded.

"Oh really now 'Ms. dating that dragon who is apparently too young to go'?"

This caused Twilight to wince as all of the 5 mares there had a mental gasp moment.

Well this makes things much more interesting doesn't it Rarity?

This just got much more awkward.

Ooo! Twilight isn't as much of a loner as I once thought she was!

Well looks like I got game!

Oh... my...

And of course Spike was the one who was aware of the situation and was the one to snap the 6 of them out of their wide-eyed trances.

"SNAP OUT OF IT!" Spike exclaimed after trying many times.

"Huh?" all of them could only babble over.

"So Twilight, am I going or not?"

"*sigh* Fine Spike... you can tag along..." Twilight spoke in resignation.

"Yay let's go!" was the general consensus.

"Wait you are going with me?" Twilight asked.

"Of course we are! We're your friends Twilight, we won't let ya go anywhere dangerous without us to be there for ya," Applejack decreed.

"Ya got that right Applejack!" was Rainbow's response.

"Even if the place is... less than... acceptable in appearance" Rarity continued.

"Oh... yes that's right Twilight, even if it is... scary... *squeak*" Fluttershy cowered.

"Come on Twilight let's go! We have a daytime to bring back!" Pinkie finished and dragged the other 6 out with her.

Transition to the entrance to the Everfree Forest.

"So we're here," Twilight said again... matter-of-factly.

They then entered the forest and trotted along.

"So anyways, have any of you ponies been here before?" Twilight attempted to make small talk.

"Oh heavens no Twilight, this place is dreadful!" Rarity complained.

"They say this place isn't natural." Applejack commented.

"You want to know why?" Rainbow Dash cockily said.

"Rainbow Dash, now's not the time for ya to be saying this," Applejack continued.

"Because everyone who enters this forest never comes out!"

*CRASH!* Cliff side breaks apart...

As the Mane 6 and Spike tumble down the crumbling cliff side, the two Pegasi Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy immediately went and caught Spike which allowed him to get a whiff of Rainbow Dash's... rainbow smell and Fluttershy's nice morning dew scent.

You'd think they'd save their own friends first.

Luckily Pinkie Pie and Rarity are quite rugged ponies despite what you think. Pinkie used her "Pinkie Powers" to get to the bottom safely as she is capable of platforming quite well. Rarity of course used a teleportation spell. Applejack slid down to get Twilight who was almost about to fall off a cliff.

"Hold on, I got ya, don't need to be all worried," Applejack calmly spoke as she held on to Twilight.

"Worried? I'm going to die! What do I do, What do I do?" Twilight panicked.

By this point, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy have put Spike down and of course got the glare from Pinkie Pie and Rarity for letting that happen. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy let out a small *squee*, then got ready to catch Twilight. Applejack noted that and reassured Twilight that she wouldn't die.

"Twilight, let go." Applejack said matter-of-factly.

"WHAT? Are you crazy!" Twilight said.

"Hey, book pony, ah thought y'all know that if you keep holding on, ah will fall as well ya know."

"But still, I DON'T WANNA DIE!" Twilight could feel tears coming out of her eyes at this point.

Spike!

"Trust me, this is the absolute truth."

"Spike? Is that true?"

Spike had a notion that all of these 5 mares were quite interested in him and obviously wouldn't let one of his closest friends fall to their death. So he knew that Applejack wasn't lying, he could even see it with his own two eyes as he was already down from the cliff.

"Twilight, I'm very sure that they wouldn't let someone who is important to me drop to their death now would they?" Spike spoke matter-of-factly.

That is a very good point.

Twilight let go and of course yelped out, but only for a bit as the two Pegasi caught her and brought her safely down to the ground. Applejack, of course being athletic, found her way down in a similar manner to Pinkie Pie, just minus the Pinkie Sense.

"Whoo! Good to be alive! Thanks Applejack!" Twilight exclaimed.

"No problem Twilight, a good friend always keeps their word." Applejack replied.

Transition to Fluttershy's Shining Moment.

Rainbow Dash being, well Rainbow Dash, was retelling the epic scene that occurred just a few stanzas above and of course as with everyone with an ego that needs shutting, Twilight decides that her friends heard enough, especially poor Spike.

"Alright Rainbow, I was there, and yes I am grateful, but we gotta-- *GASP* A MANTICORE!"

Yes indeed, it was a Manticore. Such a sad occurrence for the Mane 6 and Spike. Anyways, as the Manticore attacks, Rarity of all ponies is the one to act first, and by kick it nonetheless. She decides to go for the kick.

"Take that you ruffian!"

Of course the Manticore doesn't really approve of that and roars at her as usual.

"My mane!"

"wait."

Fluttershy's voice was sadly unheard. Applejack decides to bronco style wrangle the Manticore... bad idea as she gets thrown off.

"All yours Rainbow Dash!"

"You got it Applejack!"

"wait."

Rainbow Dash did a similar move to her "Rain-Blow Dry" on the Manticore in an attempt to put it in a daze, unfortunately for her, the Manticore had quite the dexterity and slapped her with its tail.

"Whoaaa!"

"Rainbow!" Twilight exclaimed, "*snort*"

The five of them plus Spike were ready to charge the Manticore and did so... well Pinkie Pie was hopping, Spike totally preparing his flame breath...

"WAIT!!!!!" Fluttershy finally decided to yell.

The 6 of them were confused at first and also startled since Fluttershy would usually never talk this loud. Fluttershy then started to approach the Manticore.

"Shhhh, it's ok you poor little thing."

"Little?" Rainbow Dash questioned.

The Manticore was a bit shy, but nevertheless showed what was angering him, a thorn in the paw. That is going to hurt. Nevertheless Fluttershy yanked out the splinter with her teeth, the Manticore roared a bit at first, but then started licking Fluttershy as he was satisfied to get that thorn out as he didn't have the dexterity to do so.

"See Twilight? Sometimes we just need to be shown a little bit of kindness."

Twilight of course smiled at this.

Transition to Pinkie Pie's Shining Moment.

"Ugh, my eyes need a rest from this icky muck..." Rarity complained, "well I didn't mean that literally."

At least we brought the dragon along~

"That ancient ruin could be in front of our face and we wouldn't even know it!" Twilight spoke feeling a bit uneasy about walking in a dark forest.

"I think I just stepped in something." Applejack spoke.

Fluttershy then screamed.

"It's just mud..." Applejack continued, then of course saw what she was screaming about, "Ahhh!"

Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Spike were not happy to see these scary faces all around them. Pinkie Pie on the other hand... no she was not laughing at the faces. What she did do since there was Spike nearby, was use Spike as a lighter and burn the faces off. It was quite the uncomfortable experience for Nightmare Moon as she didn't expect that to happen.

"Pinkie are you CRAZY?!" Twilight Sparkle could only yell.

"See? Isn't this fun! Twilight! Rarity! Join me you silly Unicorns!"

"Wait, Pinkie, how are those trees not burning up?"

"I have no idea!" Pinkie replied with a big smile on her face.

"Darling, this doesn't quite seem my style..."

"Well Rarity would you rather keep screaming or do something about it?" Pinkie Pie has never been so logical in her life.

"I thought I would never say this Pinkie, but that is a very good point." Rarity realized.

The three of them (Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie holding Spike) proceeded to blast and burn any of the faces off of the tree while laughing maniacally while Fluttershy was wide-eyed. Rainbow and Applejack had a small conversation.

"Applejack? I just realized something."

"What's that Rainbow?"

"I don't want to die."

The flaming trio then finished burning down the faces.

"As you can see Twilight, we all need some fun and laughter once in a while."

"Pinkie Pie, you have never been so much more correct," Twilight smiled.

Transition to Rarity's Part.

The septet then approached a raging river. Why was this river raging? A Sea Serpent who had one side of his... mustache... cut off...

Rarity of course would not have any of this.

"Why it is a tragedy indeed Mr. Sea Serpent! We can't let you have this fashionable tragedy any longer!" Rarity exclaimed, "Spike, cut off my tail."

"Wait what? Isn't that a bit... sensitive? I mean there is a reason your tail covers your..."

"JUST DO IT SPIKE!" Rarity yelled out.

"if you insist." Spike replied as he got a claw out and sliced Rarity's tail short.

"Rarity, are you sure you'll be ok with that?" Twilight spoke.

"Oh it'll grow back Twilight darling."

Rarity then fixed up the Sea Serpent's mustache using her tail hairs. He of course thanked them and used his body as a bridge across the river, thankful for the generosity that the unicorn has showed her.

"My rear feels a lot colder than usual Twilight." Rarity continued as they were trotting through the Everfree.

"You know Rarity, I just so happen to know a spell to regrow that tail of yours." Twilight spoke.

"Oh darling, would you be so kind as to use it on me? Spike there seems to be quite flustered."

Indeed Spike was, the poor thing wasn't prepared for this stuff. Twilight of course complied since of reasons. Rarity's tail was good in no time.

Transition to Rainbow Dash's scene.

"There it is! The ruins that hold the Elements of Harmony now just to cross this... bridge?" Twilight questioned, "How do we get across this?"

"Duhhhh." Rainbow Dash flew down and grabbed the rope of the fallen bridge and flew to the other side to tie it.

At that moment, the Shadowbolts appeared and clouded up the scene so the rest of the 6 couldn't see.

"We've been waiting for you Rainbow Dash, fastest and best flier of Equestria," one of the Shadowbolts spoke.

"Who are you ponies." Rainbow Dash sneered.

"We are the Shadowbolts, the greatest aerial team in the Everfree Forest and we want you to be our Captain."

"Seriously just like that?"

"Yes indeed, you are the fastest and best flier we've seen ever to come through here, and that says a lot."

"What do you want me to do to sign up?"

"Oh Rainbow Dash, all you gotta do is leave your friends."

"What was that, Shadowbolt?"

"All you have to do is leave your friends."

*Record Scratch*

"WHAT? No way! Screw you!"

"Very well then."

The Shadowbolts ran off and Rainbow Dash tied the other end of the bridge to the posts and then flew back.

"See Twilight? I don't leave my friends hanging." Rainbow Dash spoke with a smile.

Twilight of course smiled at that.

Maybe this friendship thing that Spike is talking about isn't as bad as I thought it was.

They trotted into the ruins and found 5 of the elements.

"Alright Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash bring them down."

They did so.

"1, 2, 3, 4... 5? Where is the 6th one?" Rainbow Dash questioned.

"Well apparently Rainbow Dash, a spark is supposed to reveal the 6th element," Twilight said in a matter-of-factly voice.

"I have an idea," she continued, "stand back."

The rest of them all stood back as Twilight summoned a spark. It was at that moment that Nightmare Moon in gas form started to swirl around the elements. All of them took notice of it. Spike tried to use his flames to disperse Nightmare Moon to no avail. Twilight decided the most logical course of action apparently was to jump into the thing which she did. She was teleported to one of the top towers of the ruins.

"Where'd she go?" Applejack asked.

"Over there!" Spike yelled while pointing at said tower.

Rarity being the only unicorn left of the five levitated Spike onto her back and was also the quickest to react.

"Let's go! We can't let Spike's mare get into any more trouble even though we got him to ourselves!" Rarity spoke loud enough to snap the rest of them out of their daze.

"Wait what?" Rainbow Dash could only blurt out.

"Oh darling, is it not quite obvious that you all are interested in him." Rarity whispered to them indicating Spike with a head nod.

"Oh yeah, right, I forgot about that," Rainbow Dash squee'd.

The 5 of them proceeded to gallop up the tower ruins. It was quite tall, approximately 15 stories tall.

Nightmare Moon appeared in the middle of the elements.

"You think you can beat me?" She taunted.

"Well time to find out isn't it?" Twilight mocked.

Twilight began to charge at Nightmare Moon. Of course Nightmare Moon charged as well. What she didn't know was that Twilight teleported all the way to the elements leaving her confused. Twilight then sent a spark through the 5 elements. Nightmare Moon not wanting to be bested teleported right in front of Twilight. At first the spark seemed to have worked.

"NO!" Nightmare Moon exclaimed.

Luckily for Nightmare Moon. The spark did nothing. Nightmare Moon then laughed maniacally and stomped which caused the elements to shatter as well as the tower to start crumbling around them.

"Say farewell to the daylight, THE NIGHT WILL LAST FOREVER!" Nightmare Moon triumphantly exclaimed.

"Twilight?" The 5 of her now friends and Spike were calling out as they arrived.

It was at that moment that Twilight's heart grew 2 sizes and she came to a realization.

The Elements were right in front of me all along! This shall show her!

"You may have destroyed the elements Nightmare Moon but they are right here!" Twilight yelled out as she pointed over to the 5 of her now friends.

"Applejack when you proved your trustworthiness at the cliff, represents the Element of Honesty!"

The shards of the respective element then circled around her.

"Fluttershy, who showed compassion to the aching Manticore, Element of Kindness!"

"Pinkie Pie, who showed that having fun and laughter is good to have, Element of Laughter!"

"Rarity, who was generous in giving even when she knew what would happen to her, Element of Generosity!"

"And Rainbow Dash, who wouldn't abandon her friends no matter what, Element of Loyalty!"

The shards of the elements of course are all circling their respective character.

"The spark was friendship which resides in my heart and it creates the 6th element! Magic!"

The last element appeared and then The Mane 6 then proceeded to Rainbow Blast Nightmare Moon like crazy.

"NOOOOOOO!!!!"

When everything settled down, Twilight's friends all realized they had a necklace that each looks like their cutie mark. Nightmare Moon was no more but a blue alicorn was in her place. They didn't have much time though as the tower finally started to collapse. Twilight acted fast and summoned up all her magic to grab all 7 of them and jump out a hole in the tower dragging them along.

"Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy! Go grab the alicorn and bring her safely to the ground!"

"We're on it Twilight!" Rainbow Dash replied.

"Rarity! Use your magic to teleport you and Applejack to the ground!"

"Of course Twilight!"

"Pinkie Pie! Spike! Hold onto me!"

"Okie Dokie Twilight!"

"Alright, Twilight!"

Everything went smoothly as needed. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy brought the alicorn to the ground safely, Rarity teleported herself and Applejack down to safety, and Twilight got herself, Pinkie Pie, and Spike all down in once piece with another teleport spell.

"Well that was interesting alright," the 5 friends all agreed.

"Oooo! I bet in some other boring universe this didn't happen!" Pinkie Pie spoke with a big smile on her face while getting confused looks from the rest of the crowd.

"Thank you girls, I'm very sure we do represent the Elements of Harmony and the attributes of friendship since what I said did work." Twilight thanked the girls.

"Indeed you do," Princess Celestia approached.

"Princess Celestia!" all of the 7 exclaimed and bowed down.

"Twilight Sparkle, my faithful student, I knew you could do it."

"But, you just told me it was an old pony's tale," Twilight spoke.

"I told you that you needed to make friends, nothing else. I saw the signs as well Twilight, and I knew you had the magic in you to defeat her, but you couldn't unleash it until you let true friendship in your heart. Now if only another one will as well. Princess Luna!" Princess Celestia turned to Luna.

"*gasp*" was all Luna could muster.

"It's been a 1000 years since I have last seen you like this. It is time to put our differences aside. We were meant to rule together little sister," Celestia continued.

"Sister?!" All but Twilight and Spike exclaimed since they read the book.

"Will you accept my friendship?"

"I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!" Luna exclaimed as she gave her older sister a tight hug.

"I've missed you too."

Pinkie Pie then blew her nose, sobs, then spoke, "You know what this calls for?"

Final Transition to this Two-Parter.

"A party!" Pinkie finished.

There was much celebrating as Celestia and Luna arrived on a chariot pulled by Pegasi guards. Spike of course was next to Twilight as she gave him a good nuzzle for being a good drake. Twilight's friends of course bowed to the princesses. Luna got a flower lei from some Pegasus fillies and smiled at that. Celestia then noticed Twilight was glum.

"Why so glum Twilight?" Celestia asked, "Aren't you happy that you can return to your studies in Canterlot?"

"That's just it. When I realized how wonderful it is to have friends, I have to leave them," Twilight sadly replied.

"Spike, take a note please. I, Princess Celestia hereby decree that the Unicorn Twilight Sparkle shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue her studies in the magic of friendship. She must report to me her findings from her new home in Ponyville."

There was much cheering from her new friends who know that Spike would still be here AND they got to make a new friend at the same time.

"Oh thank you, Princess Celestia! I'll study harder than before!"

The cheering continued as the ponies partied.

Zoom out of Ponyville.

*Sigh*. Yes Pinkie Pie, we know how excited you are.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E4: AppleSpike Season

S1E3: The Spike-et Master

"Nope. Nope. Nope," Spike spoke to no one as he was tossing perfectly good apples out of the baskets of apples Twilight was carrying while helping Applejack. Apparently Applejack didn't mind this.

"Thank you kindly, Twilight, for helping me out," Applejack spoke as she was carrying apples on baskets of her own.

"No problem at all Applejack. I'm glad the goal is lunchtime. All this heavy lifting is making me hungry," Twilight cheerfully replied.

"I know right Twilight?" Said Spike who was currently sitting on Twilight's back.

"Oh please Spike, you didn't even do anything other than sit on my back the entire morning."

Although it was nice to have you near me at all times to keep me company.

"Exactly! You two are taking so long that I missed snack time!"

"*stomach grumble* aha... we should go get some food now shall we Spike?"

"Nope. Worm. AHA!" Spike exclaimed as he pulled a nice big red juicy apple that had Windows on it.

"Oh Spike, that looks delicious!"

"*CHOMP*"

"Spike!" Twilight Sparkle glared.

You'd think my drakefriend would at least share it.

"What? *blech*" Spike does as he receives a letter from the princess.

"It's a letter from Princess Celestia," Twilight says matter-of-factly.

"Let's see what we have here, oh COOL!" Spike practically shouts in excitement from what he just read.

"Oh what is it Spike?" Twilight speaks as she takes the letter in her magic.

The letter read that the Grand Galloping Gala would be in Canterlot and that Princess Celestia is extending an invitation to her, Spike, and one guest.

"THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA!" Twilight and Applejack exclaim.

Theme.

"Oh my gosh this is so exciting!" The two mares spoke in excitement.

Spike then burped up three tickets.

"Wow great! I've never been to the gala! Have you, Spike?" Twilight says while giving him a quick peck on the lips.

"No, but it sounds fun to go with you Ms. Sparkle," Spike winks at Twilight while hugging her back tightly.

"Umm... Ah'm still here ya know Twilight and Spike," Applejack flushed.

"*squee* Sorry Applejack," was the response from both of them.

"Anyways, sounds really nice, no wait, actually way more than nice! I'd love to go! If I had an apple stand set up, ponies would be chowin' down our tasty treats until the cows come home! Do you have any idea how much business I can drum up for Sweet Apple Acres? Why, with all that money we could fix up a lot stuff 'round 'ere. We could fix the roof, Big Mac can replace that plow, and Granny Smith can replace that saggy old hip! Why, I'd give my left hind leg to go to that gala," Applejack lectured.

Oh, and of course there's Spike. But still, priorities Applejack.

"Oh, well in that case, want to join us at--" Twilight couldn't finish that sentence as a cyan, rainbow maned pegasus fell from one of the trees with a large crash.

"Ow, ugh... Are we talking about the Grand Galloping Gala?" Rainbow Dash excitedly asked.

"RAINBOW DASH! Ah thought you said you was too busy to help me harvest apples. What were ya doing? Spying?"

"No, I was busy napping, and I just happened to hear that you," poking at Twilight, "have an extra ticket?"

"Yeah, but--" Twilight wasn't allowed to finish again.

"YES! This is so awesome. The Wonderbolts perform at The Grand Galloping Gala every year! I can see it now. Everyone would be watching the sky. Their eyes riveted on The Wonderbolts, but then in would fly Rainbow Dash!" Rainbow spoke.

Twilight, Applejack, and Spike were not so pleased with the ego that Rainbow Dash was giving out as she rambled on about all these moves she would do including: Super Speed Strut, Fantastic Filly Flash (Pervert.), and the Buccaneer Blaze.

This is the mare that seems to be interested in me, but that is quite the ego there.

"...The Wonderbolts would insist that my signature moves be incorporated into their routine, and then welcome me as their newest member. Don't you see, Twilight? This could be my one chance to show them my stuff. You gotta take me!" Rainbow practically begged.

And... that was dumb considering Spike is right there.

Rainbow was then pulled back by the tail again as usual by Applejack.

"*spits tail out* Hold on just one pony pickin' minute here, I asked for that ticket first!" Applejack exclaimed.

"So? That doesn't mean you own it."

"Oh yeah? Well I challenge you to a hoof-wrestle, winner gets the ticket."

They then proceeded to do so on a stump left in the middle of the road...

"Girls, these are our," pointing to Spike and herself, "tickets, we'll decide who gets it, thank you very much. Whoever has the best reason to go should get the ticket, don't you think?"

"Drumming up business for the farm?"

"A chance to audition for the Wonderbolts?"

"Money to fix Granny's hip."

"Living the dream."

"Oh my, those were all pretty good reasons aren't they?" Twilight replied to Rainbow Dash and Applejack's responses.

Twilight's stomach then rumbled, to which she gave a chuckle about.

"Listen to that, I am starving. I don't know about you two, but I can't make any important decisions on an empty stomach, so we'll, uh," while Spike got onto her back, "think about it over and get back to you two, okay?"

"Okay..." both Applejack and Rainbow solemnly replied.

They then went back to hoof-wrestling... although Twilight clearly said she and Spike were going to decide. Twilight then left Sweet Apple Acres.

"I wonder if any of our other friends will end up wanting to go, Twilight," Spike asked.

"Probably, Spike, but still I would need to listen to their reasons to decide better," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

Transition to Ponyville.

"So got a better idea of where to eat?" Spike asked his marefriend.

"No Spike, ironically, having an empty stomach makes deciding on a place to eat just much more difficult," Twilight complained.

There was a sudden crash and Twilight and Spike found themselves on the ground. The tickets floated down in front of the eyes of the crasher, Pinkie Pie.

"Gah! Bats! Bats on my face! Help! Wait, these aren't..." Pinkie realized after her panic, "tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala?! It's the most amazing incredible tremendous super-fun wonderful terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria! I've always always always wanted to go!"

Pinkie then went on to rant about all the partying that she would do and all the games she would play. Spike and Twilight were pretty sure they heard "Oooo! And maybe get a dance with Spike! It would be so great!" come out of the pink pony's mouth.

"Oh Thank you Twilight and Spike!" Pinkie thanked while giving each a hug, of course Spike's one being tighter and more... loving.

"Um, actually--" Twilight was about to reiterate when Rarity suddenly trotted in and squealed at the sight of golden Grand Galloping Gala tickets grounded on the gravel.

"Eeeeee! Twilight, is this what I think they are?" Rarity squee'd in excitement.

"Uh--" was Twilight's reply, feeling the situation getting out of hand.

"Yes, yes, yes! Twilight is taking me to The Grand Galloping Gala in Canterlot!" Pinkie Pie squealed in delight.

"The gala? I design ensembles for the gala every year, but I've never had the opportunity to attend. Oh, the society, the culture, the glamour! It's where I truly belong, can you imagine what it would be like?"

"Rarity, we've all never been the gala, but feel free to paint a mental picture," Twilight sarcastically replied.

"Why thank you darling! That, I shall," Rarity spoke in glee.

"That was a rhetorical question..." Twilight whispered under her breath.

"Why, when I go there I would be in touch with all the elite businesses in Canterlot! I would be able to drum up so much business for the Carousel Boutique that Ponyville will become a tourist destination! Not to mention that I will have a good time, imagine being with a date and chatting up a storm, maybe even relaxing in the garden. Cuddling up with his... scales... shiny..." Rarity at this point spoke incoherently as she imagined and fantasized about a certain dragon as her date as well as not having to worry about living alone and being able to draw attention to the wonderful and clearly more awesome town of Ponyville... ok that one might be stretching it a lot. She just wanted to have the opportunity to go and have a good time ok?

"Twilight, I simply cannot believe you would invite Pinkie Pie so she can... party, and prevent me from socializing and asking a nice drake out for a romantic evening. How could you? Hmph," was all Rarity could muster finally.

Drake? What is she blabbing about? I mean there is only Spike... Well to be honest with myself, I know them and they are my close friends so I'm not exactly against sharing Spike with them.

It was then that Fluttershy trotted in on the scene and saw the tickets. Twilight, on the other hoof, was trying to hammer in the point to the mares.

"Uh, listen girls, I haven't decided who to give the extra ticket to," Twilight said matter-of-factly.

"You haven't?" Pinkie and Rarity exclaimed in excitement.

"Um, excuse me, Twilight. I would just like to ask, I mean, if it would be all right, if you haven't given it to someone else--" Fluttershy meekly spoke.

"You? You want to go to the gala?" Rarity questioned a most questionable quizzical question.

"Oh, no. I mean, yes, or, actually, kind of. You see…” Fluttershy then went into an explanation of all the flora and the fauna in the Canterlot Castle Garden and how she would love to see it herself.

Oh, and I should take Spike with me too, imagine him riding on my back as we take a nice stroll through the garden... *squee*

"Gee, Fluttershy, it sounds... beautiful?" Twilight replied.

I should take Spike for a walk/trot through that garden, I should make it up to him for all those years I was cooped up.

It was then that Rainbow Dash trotted in with an assuming accusatory attitude.

"Wait just a minute!" Rainbow accused.

"Rainbow Dash, were you following me?" Twilight shot back.

"No. I mean, yes. I mean, maybe. Look, it doesn't matter. I couldn't risk a goody-four-shoes like you giving that ticket away to just anybody."

"Wait just another minute!" Applejack accused as well.

Oooo! I like waiting minutes out!

"Applejack, were you following me too?" Twilight shot at her.

"No. I was following this one to make sure she didn't try any funny business. Still trying to take mah ticket," Applejack attempted at a cover-up. The Element of Honesty is a bad liar...

"Your ticket?!" Rainbow being quite perturbed replied.

"But Twilight's taking me," Pinkie Pie whined.

All of her friends were determined to go with the unicorn and more so drake, and they weren't having any of this. Twilight Sparkle could only cower under her hooves as her closest friends descended into argument. Spike put a claw on her for reassurance.

It then came to the point that Spike and Twilight had enough of this.

"QUIET!" Both of them yelled.

"And then I said, 'Oatmeal, are you crazy--' oh." Pinkie spoke then realized.

"Girls, there's no use in arguing," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"But Twilight--" Rarity began.

"Eh! This is a decision for me to make, and I'm going to make it on my own with the help of Spike of course as he is obviously one of the guests, and I certainly can't think straight with all this noise... *stomach rumbles* not to mention hunger. Now go on! Shoo, I need the quiet." Twilight spoke in a very perturbed and "shouldn't be messed with" tone.

The five friends went their own ways grumbling at themselves.

"And don't worry, I'll figure this out... somehow." She finished.

"Awww Twilight, you need to take a break and cheer up. Let's go and get some food, there's a good restaurant down this road." Spike spoke eloquently.

Twilight's ears snapped up. A sly smile spread across her cute unicorn face.

Did he just? *big squee*

"Spike~ Do you mean a date?" Twilight spoke in a flirtatious tone.

"Ummmm, it can be if you want it to be? Sure let's go with that, will you, Twilight Sparkle, go on a date with me."

"Spike... YES ABSOLUTELY! I would love to go with you!" Twilight cheerfully jumped around Spike then gave him a kiss on the cheek which elicited a blush out of the young and of course handsome and dashing drake. She then set him on her back with her magic and they went off to said restaurant.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they were greeted by a waiter.

"Good afternoon, table for how many?"

"One table for two please," Twilight replies.

"Right this way."

"Thank you Mister."

Twilight and Spike were seated at a nice mushroom table sitting on some hay. Sadly Twilight was distressed at the decision she had in front of her to make.

"I don't know Spike, what should I do? All five of my best friends have really good reasons to go to the gala. Applejack, or Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie or Fluttershy, Rarity... Oh, who should go with me? *stomach grumbles again*" Twilight did this while plucking one of the flowers on the table's decor. Looking at the flowers, she decided to eat the petals.

"Have you made your decision?" The waiter asked.

"I CAN'T DECIDE!" Twilight yelled which got her quite a few annoyed looks shot in her direction.

"He just wants to take your order Twilight," Spike matter-of-factly states.

"Oh. I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich."

"You have any rubies?" Spike received a glare, "No? Okay. I'll have the hay fries, extra crispy."

The waiter took the menus and trotted off to the kitchen. Twilight needed some insight on who to pick, so she of course asked her lifelong friend now drakefriend.

"What do you think, Spike?" Twilight asked.

"You're beautiful?" Spike replied matter-of-factly.

Twilight blushed.

"Thank you Spike, but what I meant was about the gala and the ticket and who should I take."

"Oh, you're still on that?"

"Spike, listen. How do I choose? And when I choose, will the other four be mad at me? I mean, one of us could give up our ticket so another friend can go, or even more so we could let three of our friends go, but still that would leave two mares disappointed. What if I--"

"Ah, your food," the waiter presented their orders respectively.

"Oh thank you. This looks so good. I'm sure everything will be much clearer once I eat."

It was at that moment, that a lot of ponies rushed by.

"Madame? Are you going to eat your food in ze rain?" the waiter asked.

"It's not raining. What's going on?" Twilight asked as where she and Spike were had no rain while everything else was raining.

It was then that Rainbow Dash peered in over the hole in the clouds and spoke.

"Hi there, best friend forever I've ever ever had! Enjoying the sunny weather?"

Twilight Sparkle is not amused.

"Rainbow Dash, what are you doing?"

"Whaddaya mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on, so I'd thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace."

Oh yeah, this should totally also win me some points with Twilight to help win her on the idea of sharing Spike! So awesome!

Unfortunately for the rainbow-maned Pegasus, that did not win her any points at all.

"Rainbow, you're not trying to get extra consideration for the extra ticket by doing me extra special favors, are you?"

"Me? No no no, of course not," Rainbow Dash put on the most innocent face as she swatted her hoof at the idea in a ridiculously cute manner.

"Uh-huh," Twilight nonchalantly says.

"Seriously, I'd do it for any pony."

Ponies all running from the rain.

"Heh heh, eh..." Rainbow could only fluster.

"Rainbow, I am NOT comfortable with accepting unwanted favors, so I'd appreciate it if you close up that rain cloud right now."

"Ugh, fine... *zip*"

"That's better," Twilight spoke.

Unfortunately for Twilight, just as she was about to bite into that sandwich of goodness, the rain finally caught up and her mane and sandwich got drenched in water.

"Grrrrrrrrr," Twilight fumed.

Spike couldn't help but stifle a small giggle at Twilight's naivety but gave her a pat nevertheless.

Gotta feel bad for that mare, she didn't know what was coming for her.

It was then that Rarity arrived with a saddle umbrella equipped.

"Twilight, it's raining, you know," Rarity matter-of-factly stated.

"No, really?" Twilight spoke in frustration.

"Come with me before you catch a cold," Rarity continued while dragging Twilight with her. Spike followed suit.

Transition to Carousel Boutique.

Twilight shook off all the water that she was coated in which in turn drenched Rarity and causing her usual curled mane to be straight and matted.

"Heh heh, oops, sorry," Twilight apologized.

Rarity used a spell to dry herself off, of course she would have the arsenal of a Fashionista would she not? Of course she would.

"Oh no, it's quite alright. After all, we are..." she snuggled up to Twilight, "the best of friends, are we not? And you know what the best of friends do?"

"Uh..." was Twilight's unintelligible response.

"Makeovers!" Rarity's voice topped in pitch. Twilight and Spike of course cringed at that.

Rarity then brought in one of her screens which knocked Spike across the room into the wall where he got wedged in it at his top spines. Apparently the sound of power tools could be heard coming from behind it.

"Ugh, Rarity, ow, this really isn't fixing it. I mean, thank you, but ooh, that's too tight."

Rarity then finished the makeover for her which left Twilight in a nice stunning saddle-like outfit that was quite fancy.

"There. Oh, you're simply darling," Rarity commented.

Twilight took a look at herself. She had to admit it did fit in with her coat very well.

"Uh, yeah, it is kinda pretty, isn't it?"

Rarity of course not to leave out anybody from this, especially the dragon who she also needed to win over, proceeded over to Spike.

"And you. Oh Spike, I have a dandy little outfit for the dashing gent."

Spike was quite scared since it took power tools to get a outfit onto Twilight. It can only be imagined how much more painful it would be to stuff a young dragon into a outfit. But nonetheless Spike was dragged behind the screen as well and power tools can be heard again.

"D-ah, ow, oh, hey, wow, watch it, whoa!"

Spike was dressed in a tuxedo with a red bow-tie. There was no need for pants since all ponies usually go out in their birthday suit for the most part. Anyways, he couldn't help but admire her handiwork, this was not what he thought the white unicorn would stuff him into, so he was quite pleased. Twilight of course found this quite cute especially as it would be the best for the gala.

"*giggles* Oh, Spike," Twilight whispered as she gave him a nuzzle.

"Now you just need a hat," Rarity finishes as she puts a top hat on him.

Spike then looks in the mirror and does a pose.

"Looking good Spike, looking real good," he comments.

"I'd say," Rarity commented as well, "This is all about you pony... and drake! And how fabulous you'll look at The Grand Galloping Gala," as she pulls up a mirror so Twilight can get a closer look at herself.

"Wait, The Grand--" Twilight was now not amused again.

"*gasp* And oh, my goodness, what a coincidence. I happen to have an ensemble of my own that matches yours to a T. We would be the belles of the ball, the three of us," she started squeezing Twilight for emphasis, "Everyone would be clamoring for our attention. All eyes would be on us," she squeezed Twilight tighter as she continued her fantasizing, "and then everyone would finally know, the most beautiful, most talented, most sophisticated pony in all of Equestria is Rarity the unicorn," this got her a glare from Twilight and Spike, "Ah, *nervous laughter* and Twilight Sparkle and Spike, of course."

Twilight Sparkle is not amused, the sequel.

"I see what's going on. You're just buttering me up so I give you the extra ticket. Well it's not gonna work," she said as she and Spike threw the outfits at her, "you're going to have to wait for my decision just like everyone else. Now if you'll excuse me, I've been trying all day just to get some lunch."

It was then that as Twilight was making her exit, Applejack poked in her head in.

"Did somepony say lunch?" She excitedly exclaimed as she pulled Twilight outside.

"Aha... see you Rarity," Spike spoke.

"Yes... see you... Spike," Rarity disappointingly said.

And there goes your chances at getting the ticket Rarity... and his heart... or even getting Twilight to agree to this... This is the Worst! Possible! Thing!

After Spike exited and shut the door, Rarity then did her usual "woe is me" thing on the couch with ice cream. Yep. Meanwhile outside, Applejack was trying to bribe Twilight via apple treats. Twilight saw the apple cart full of treats.

"You've got to be kidding me!" Twilight spoke hopefully.

Her eyes dilated as Applejack named off the treats.

"Ah got apple pie, apple fritters, apple tarts, apple dumplings, apple crisps, apple crumblers, and apple Brown Betty. Uh, the dessert, not my auntie. What do you say there, best friend?"

Twilight's stomach grumbled again. Hearing the last two words was enough to make Twilight snap.

"Is that a yes?" Applejack asked hopefully.

"No. No. I don't know who I'm giving the ticket to, and all these favors aren't making it any easier to decide. In fact, I'm less sure now than I was this morning! Ugh!" Twilight could only yell as she ran off towards her home at the Golden Oaks Library.

"So that's a maybe?" Applejack naively asked.

"*sigh*" was all Spike could do as he walked his way back to the Golden Oaks Library.

Transition to the Golden Oaks Library.

"Ugh, I never thought being showered with favors would be so aggravating," Twilight grumbled as she got back to the Golden Oaks Library.

Spike at this point has caught up with Twilight who was sorry for leaving him behind.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry Spike, I was so frustrated about the ticket and..." Twilight started to trail off into a whole bunch of reasons that she left Spike behind.

Luckily, Spike is a very easy going guy considering what is about to happen to him in future episodes.

"Twilight, it's ok, don't worry about it," was his response.

"Thank you Spike," Twilight nuzzled him quickly.

Twilight opened the door and had yet another sequel to her "not amused-ness". Fluttershy was there humming the theme song while her and her animals were cleaning up the library.

"*gasp* Oh no, Fluttershy, not you too!" Twilight grumbled.

"Oh, well, hello Twilight. I hope you don't mind, but we're all doing a little spring cleaning for you," Fluttershy matter-of-factly said.

"It's summer," Twilight matter-of-factly factually stated.

"Oh, well, better late than never, right?" Fluttershy attempted to cover up.

Oh... my... this is not going to end well Fluttershy, you'll have to find some other way to get Twilight to share Spike with you...

"You're not doing this for the ticket are you?" Twilight questioned.

"Oh no, I'm doing this because you're my very best friend."

She received a glare from the purple duo.

"Oh, yes, I am just doing this for the ticket,” Fluttershy corrected.

Twilight Sparkle has initiated the 5th stage of unamusement.

"No, no, no! Well, this was all very nice of you, but I'm not accepting any extra favors until I've made my final decision, so I'm going to have to ask you to leave," Twilight slammed open the door and pointed out it with her hoof.

This was when the unexpected expected thing happened. It was shocking. It was incredible. Pinkie Pie pulled Twilight outside and sang a little song and did a mini party that included a line about giving the ticket to Pinkie Pie herself. Twilight hitting her 6th stage of annoyance, she had to put a stop to this.

"PINKIE!!!" Twilight exclaimed. Spike caught Twilight as she fell from all that tossing in the air she was receiving from the ponies who were assisting Pinkie.

Twilight of course still was grateful that she has a great dragon like Spike, but seriously she snapped at Pinkie Pie.

"Yes Twilight?" was Pinkie's ever so cute and naive response.

"At least the other ponies tried to be subtle about the ticket," Twilight yelled.

Twilight regretted that as Pinkie answered a curious pony's question.

"What ticket?" A random pony asked.

"Oh, you didn't know? Twilight has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed.

Twilight and Spike cringed as all the ponies realized.

"THE GRAND GALLOPING GALA?" The ponies helping exclaimed.

The random ponies all started making Twilight offers including one that was to do her taxes. Even in a land of ponies, one can't escape the taxes.

"What are we going to do Twilight?" Spike asked as they were crowded around.

"Well Spike..." Twilight started and grabbed him in her magic, "we're going to... RUN!!!!!"

And run they did... well Twilight did since Spike was in her magical grip.

Montage of chasing and Twilight and Spike trying to escape that to some catchy chase music. Then they get cornered. Meanwhile...

Pinkie Pie saw Fluttershy in Twilight's home. She approached Fluttershy. Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash all approached the library too.

"So what was all the commotion about?" Rainbow asked.

"Well there is a mob chasing Twilight for the ticket," Pinkie matter-of-factly spoke.

Pinkie Pie then had one of her Pinkie Senses.

"Oh, but Twilight and Spike will be arriving soon," Pinkie finished.

"Well then Pinkie we'll just wait here darling," Rarity matter-of-factly stated.

"Time to get an answer from Twilight," Applejack finished.

"Oh... my..." was all Fluttershy could speak... again.

Twilight and Spike were indeed cornered. Twilight, in the flight mode of fight-or-flight, decided to overcharge her teleportation spell to get them out of that corner and into the library.

"Now quick, lock the doors!" Twilight demanded.

Spike had no questions about that, they slammed the doors and windows shut as well as turned off the lights amazingly fast, 10 seconds flat. When they were done, they sat down back to back and sighed out. Then, the lights turned on revealing Twilight's 5 friends. Twilight finally snapped.

"Yaaaargh! I can't decide, I just can't decide. It's important to all of you and I just can't stand to disappoint any of you, and giving me gifts and doing me favors won't make any difference, because you're all my friends and I wanna make you all happy and I can't, I just can't!" Twilight panicked completely.

Twilight's friends finally realized that they made a little "whoopsey-daisy" in their plans and asked for forgiveness... well Rainbow Dash sort of.

"Twilight, sugar, I didn't mean to put so much pressure on you, and if it helps, I don't want the ticket anymore. You can give it to somepony else. I won't feel bad, I promise," Applejack apologized.

"Me too. I feel just awful that I made you feel so awful," Fluttershy tenderly apologized.

"And me too. It's no fun upsetting your friends," Pinkie seriously apologized.

"Twilight, it was unfair of me to try to force you as I did," Rarity curtly apologized.

"Yes! That means the ticket is mine. Ha ha, I got the ticket, I got the ticket--" Rainbow got the biggest glare ever from Fluttershy that it could see into a pony's soul, "you know, I haven't perfected my signature moves for The Wonderbolts anyway. I don't need that ticket either," Rainbow finished her apology.

"We all got so gung-ho about going to the gala that we couldn't see how un-gung-ho we were making you," Applejack summarized.

"We're sorry, Twilight," all 5 of them apologized.

"Spike, take down a note," Twilight asked.

"On it, my dear Twilight," Spike replied as he got a paper and quill.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I've learned that one of the joys of friendship is sharing your blessings, but when there's not enough blessings to go around, having more than your friends can make you feel pretty awful. So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning all 3 tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala.

"What?!" is all the 5 ponies could exclaim from hearing that letter be read out.

"If my friends can't all go, I don't wanna go either," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"Couldn't have said it better myself Twilight," Spike added.

"Twilight, you don't have to do that," Applejack worriedly says as this wasn't their intention.

"Nope. I've made up my mind. Spike, you can send the letter now," Twilight replies tersely.

Spike sends the letters and the three tickets back while the 5 friends watched the enchanted flame carry the message and tickets back to Canterlot.

"Now you won't get to go to the gala either," Fluttershy matter-of-factly states.

"It's okay, girls. I couldn't possibly enjoy myself without my best friends there with me, so I would rather not go at all," Twilight replies knowing full well her reason and knowing that Spike would agree with her entirely on this matter.

"Awwww," all of them cooed as they went for a hug, of course Spike being in the center of attention. Spike then receives another D-mail message and of course spits it out in a direction to avoid burning anyone unlike Prime Universe Spike that almost burned Applejack's hat.

"A letter from the princess? That was fast," Twilight comments.

My faithful student Twilight,

Why didn't you just say so in the first place?

"7 tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala!" Spike exclaimed as he pulled out the pack of tickets.

All the ponies gasped as they just realized they got hardcore trolled. Twilight keeping her sanity made a good choice of comment.

"Now we can all go," Twilight matter-of-factly states.

All of the ponies cheered at that idea. Twilight's stomach then rumbles which elicits a nervous laugh from the unicorn.

"Allow us to treat you to dinner," Rarity says knowing that this is a fair way to apologize for letting her friend starve through a decision.

"What a great way to apologize, I agree fully," Rainbow adds in.

"And to celebrate. Come on everyone, the cupcakes are on me," Pinkie finishes off in her usual chipper tone.

"Then what are we waiting for, let's go!" Twilight immediately runs out the door.

Spike, being a gentledrake, holds the door open while each mare grabs their ticket as they exit the door from him. Just as he was about to finish and close the door to join them, another D-Mail message arrived.

P.S. Spike, I think you have got some fine mares who are interested in you, make me proud Spike.

Spike blushed at that extra note that the Princess of all ponies sent, nevertheless he went and joined the mares at Sugarcube Corner.

End Theme with Credits.

"Hey Twilight," Pinkie asks as they were at Sugarcube Corner.

"Yes Pinkie?" was the reply.

"These tickets are dated for NEXT year's gala!" Pinkie matter-of-factly says.

A resounding "DANG IT CELESTIA!" could be heard from all around Ponyville that night coming from the 6 mares. Spike shrugged and continued eating his cupcake.

Fade to Black.

Original S1E7: Spikeshy

S1E4: AppleSpike Season

"Boy howdy! Ah got my work cut out for me. That there is the biggest bumper crop o' apples Ah ever laid eyes on," Applejack commented as she looked out to the beautiful fields of Sweet Apple Acres.

"Eeyup," Big Mac commented... sort of.

"Ya'll sure you can handle this big sis?" Apple Bloom asked quite concerned, "and ya sure ah can't help?"

"Come on, big brother! You need to rest up and get yourself better. Ah haven't met an apple orchard yet that I can't handle," she poked where Big Mac had a bandage wrapped around which of course caused him to wince and give her a glare, "Oops, sorry. Ah'll take a bite out of this job by day's end, as for you little sister, you are not ready for this kind of a job, but you can carry the apples if you want."

"Alright Applejack!" Apple Bloom cheerfully replied.

Apple Bloom thought a little bit and then spoke, "but still Applejack, just since you are younger and in your prime, doesn't mean that just one pony and hundreds of them apples adds up... well at least in my head."

Applejack snapped, "Don't you use your mathematics to muddy the issue! Ah said Ah could handle this harvest and Ah'm gonna prove it to you two. Ah'm gonna get every last apple out of those trees this Applebuck Season all by myself."

After looking out at the field Applejack felt slight regret and gulped. Her siblings gave disapproving glares.

"She gon' regret it," Apple Bloom matter-of-factly says.

"Eeyup."

Theme.

Applejack got ready to harvest apples.

"Well I better get kickin'. These apples aren't gonna shake themselves outta the trees."

The ground started to shake. It was a herd of cattle stampeding.

Somewhere in Ponyville, Rainbow Dash detected this stampede from the air. Of course, she declared that.

"STAMPEDE!" Rainbow exclaimed.

General chaos ensued. Panic and turmoil was all that can be seen. Who's here to save the day? Why none other than Applejack! Oh, and her dog Winona. *Triumphant Tone Twice.* She leapt straight into action. The cattle wrangling duo managed to divert the stampeding cattle with a quick lasso and tug. Applejack of course then triumphantly poses with her dog... at the top of a hill... with the sun nicely right behind it…

The author then fired the person who thought physics would allow that scene.

Ponies all around Ponyville were there ready to cheer her on although the had no idea it was going to be that hill that she would pop over on. Nevertheless they cheered when they saw her. The mayor along with Twilight and the rest of her friends including Spike, started planning on an awards celebration for the country mare. Applejack had to go back to Sweet Apple Acres to continue her harvest.

Transition to Sweet Apple Acres after a few days pass.

Applejack was busy harvesting apples when she heard some munching sound coming from behind one of the trees. She went to investigate. What she found was Apple Bloom happily munching on an apple.

"Oh hi big sis!" Apple Bloom cheerfully greeted, "just having a small snack while on the job."

"A small snack?" Applejack's trademarked eyebrow raise happened.

At that moment the 3 baskets of apples toppled over over revealing a huge amount of apple cores. Apple Bloom had eaten 3 baskets full of apples.

"Ehehe... Eh..." Apple Bloom sheepishly blabbed.

Applejack was under a lot of stress, so she snapped considering she was the only one doing any applebucking.

"Now Apple Bloom, but we can't be eating THIS many apples! Do you know how much could be made from those apples? I think you should go and take a break. Go on, shoo."

"But..."

"No buts."

"Fine..."

Apple Bloom's ears folded back as she solemnly trotted out of Sweet Apple Acres. She trotted to one of the hills that overlooked Ponyville and sulked at she sat at the tree. Spike was watching as she trotted up.

She looks down... Alright Spike time to go help a friend in need!

"Hey Apple Bloom," Spike greeted.

"Oh... it's just you..." Apple Bloom whimpered.

Ah can't have him seeing me like this! Why did you have to come now Spike?

Spike took a seat next to Apple Bloom.

"What seems to be the problem?" Spike asked.

"Applejack doesn't like me anymore," Apple Bloom spoke out.

"What makes you say that?"

"She yelled at me for eating 3 buckets of apples..." Apple Bloom thought a bit, then continued, "most of the things Ah try to do to help mah sis ' usually backfires, just feeling like a failure."

"But you are a great pony, Apple Bloom," Spike cheerfully replies.

"Really?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Yeah, you persevere, you have a great family DON'T tell me otherwise, you're cute," Spike blushed a bit at that, "I like your bow, and you are a simple filly."

Apple Bloom never blushed so much in her life.

That's what he thinks of me? *squee* This might be my chance!

"You really think that?"Apple Bloom hopefully asked.

"Apple Bloom, I'm friends with the Element of Honesty and the assistant and drakefriend of the Element of Magic, do you think I would lie about this?"

"Oh thank you Spike!" Apple Bloom hugged Spike tightly and nuzzled him lovingly.

Apple Bloom of course blushed and released after realizing that.

"Sorry Spike... it's just that ever since Ah met ya you never stopped catching mah eye, yes Ah do really like ya Spike," Apple Bloom confessed.

"Apple Bloom, isn't it a bit awkward confessing to a dragon who is taken?"

"Spike, Ah'm very sure Ah would have a reason for taking one full season to tell ya this."

"Oh?" Spike questioned.

"Ya see Spike," Apple Bloom thought a bit and decided that Applejack would have to confess herself, "Ah was wondering if you wanted to do a Harem with me and Twilight instead."

Spike's eyes went wide, he blushed profusely, then calmed down.

"Apple Bloom, that was quite sudden, but still not out of the question, after all the town of Ponyville is filled with a lot of mares, but even more so usually dragons have herds, or in your case, Harems. Considering you are a very great pony," to which Apple Bloom blushed, "I wouldn't mind, but I think we should still check with Twilight. After all, in a Harem, all the ones involved know who is involved."

Apple Bloom was shocked, Spike just basically said yes. She could not be more excited in her young pony life.

"Oh thank you Spike! Ah'll be the best... errrr... one of the best marefriends ya could ever have!"

"So Apple Bloom, would you like to go to Twilight's to get her approval?"

"Ah would love to, Spike."

Apple Bloom and Spike then trotted/walked claw in hoof to the Golden Oaks Library.

When they arrived there, Spike knocked at the door. Twilight opened the door and was quite surprised to see Apple Bloom holding Spike's claw.

"Spike? What's this?" Twilight questioned feeling a little bit hurt.

"Hold on let me explain Twilight," Spike halted Twilight's onslaught, "you know how dragons tend to make herds right?"

"Yes Spike, I have studied on the matter before... wait, are you saying???"

"Yes Twilight, I would want to make a Harem with you and Apple Bloom."

Twilight blushed a bit at that. She knew that her friends were looking at Spike in that way, but she never thought that Apple Bloom would be the first to go for it.

"Ah'm ok with it Twilight," Apple Bloom reassured Twilight, "you're the friend of mah sister and also got first to Spike anyways."

Twilight thought about this. It just was a bit awkward when you and your friend's YOUNGER SISTER are sharing the drake, but still, Twilight didn't mind so much as she knew Apple Bloom, she was her tutor and a good friend. Twilight made up her mind.

"Alright Apple Bloom, I am alright with it also, and also thank you for telling me," Twilight gave Apple Bloom a friendly hug.

"Thank ya kindly Twilight," was Apple Bloom's response.

"Hey girls, I think it is about time to go to Applejack's awards assembly," Spike matter-of-factly stated.

"Well then, let's go!" Twilight cheerfully replied while levitating both Spike and Apple Bloom on her back.

"Twilight, you're fine with this?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Well, we are friends sharing a drake now are we?"

"Point Taken. Thank you for the ride."

"Of course. Hold on you two, I have to hold my note cards for the assembly," Twilight cautioned.

Spike held onto Twilight while Apple Bloom held onto Spike. Both Spike and Apple Bloom raised an eyebrow at the size of the stack of note cards that Twilight levitated out.

"Ummm, Twilight, although we just started this Harem and we should be nice to each other... why do ya have that many note cards?" Apple Bloom questioned.

"Well we shouldn't leave out anything that is a good trait of Applejack now shall we?"

"Twilight... Ah think the award is enough to... *sigh* never mind."

"No more arguments? Alright let's go!" Twilight finally stated.

Spike whispered to Apple Bloom, "don't worry, she usually does things over the top."

To this, Apple Bloom snickered at.

"I heard that Spike!" Twilight exclaimed.

Apple Bloom and Spike then burst into laughter, happy to be a great group who knows how to share Spike without pulling him apart.

Transition to Applejack's awards assembly.

The happy trio arrived at the party/awards assembly feeling pretty good about their new relation to each other. They arrived early as usual, Twilight isn't the type of pony to be late. They went off to meet their other 4 friends.

"Alright, are we all ready? Has anyone seen Applejack?" Twilight asked them.

"Just about... done!" Rarity replied to the 1st question.

"I haven't seen Applejack all week," Rainbow matter-of-factly replies to the 2nd question.

"Not since the stampede," Pinkie matter-of-factly states.

"Well Twilight, I was helping my sister before I went with you here," Apple Bloom answers.

"Oh," the 5 friends and Spike replied.

"But I'm sure she'll be here for sure. Applejack is never late," Rainbow matter-of-factly says.

It then came time to start the presentation. Apple Bloom and Spike took their "seats", and of course Spike wrapped a claw around Apple Bloom which caused the young filly to giggle with glee. They were "seated" not quite in the front unlike the Spike of the Prime Universe, but more in the crowd so that the rest of Twilight's friends couldn't see them as the three of them would reveal about the Harem later. The mayor did the introduction as this was an "official ceremony". Then Twilight came up to speak. Unfortunately for her, her friends were a little bit too excited to speak about how helpful Applejack is.

"Welcome, everypony! Today we are here to honor a pony we can always count on to help in matters great and small. A pony whose contributions to--"

It was at this moment Rainbow Dash busted into the presentation.

"Excuse me Twilight, I'mma let you finish, but... did you see Applejack's slick moves out there? What an athlete. This week she's gonna help me with my new flying trick, and I know it's going to be so awesome!"

Saying that of course got Rainbow a lot of awkward stares to which she blushed. That comment was a bit too admiring as one would put it.

"*ahem* And..." Twilight attempted to continue as she shoved Rainbow Dash aside until...

Pinkie Pie popped up on the podium in front of the purple pony.

"This week, I get to run Sugarcube Corner for the first time," Pinkie matter-of-factly stated.

"What does that have to do with Applejack?" Twilight smartly questioned.

Pinkie blinked twice in thought then remembered.

"Oh! Applejack, one of the best bakers ever, is going to help me! Applejack makes everything great, so free samples for everypony!" Pinkie chirped.

Of course there was a round of cheering from the ponies. Twilight shoved Pinkie Pie to the side and attempted to continue again until...

"Okay... that's great. Now if I could just make a point without being inter--"

"Twilight?" Fluttershy timidly spoke.

"--rupted..." Twilight Sparkle has never had this many unamused moments in her life, but here they were. Twilight moved to the side of the podium so Fluttershy could speak.

"Twilight, I'm so sorry, but I just wanted to mention that Applejack is also helping me this week with the official bunny census, where we count up all the new baby bunnies that were born this season. She's going to help gather them using her wonderful herding skills," Fluttershy slumped off the podium and returned to her spot in the audience.

Twilight Sparkle was quite perturbed at this point and just "YOLO'ed" it.

"Anyone else? Anyone? No? Well then, as I was trying to say..." It was at this point the mayor wanted to talk.

Twilight Sparkle pulled the rage quit.

"URGH! Never mind," Twilight threw her note cards all into the air and trotted off stage to meet up with Apple Bloom and Spike.

Meanwhile Apple Bloom and Spike were snickering at Twilight not being able to use her note cards considering they already questioned her about it earlier.

"Wow, you'd think she'd actually be able to get through at least one of those cards," Apple Bloom commented.

"You got that right, Apple Bloom," Spike replied.

Twilight then found them.

"*sigh* oh wells, didn't need the note cards anyways," Twilight pouted.

"Relax Twilight, at least you put in the effort," Spike and Apple Bloom comfortingly said.

"Thank you," was Twilight's response.

The mayor then introduced Applejack, but when the curtains pulled back, she wasn't there. At first there was cheering then awkward silence as they realized Applejack wasn't there. A few moments later Applejack trotted in to receive the award.

"I'm here. I'm here. *yawn* *sigh* Sorry I'm late--whoa--I was just... whoa... Did I get your tail?" Applejack slurred as she made her way tiredly to the front while dropping apples everywhere from the baskets she was carrying.

"Miss Mayor," she pushed the mayor aside, "Thank you kindly for this here... award thingy. *yawn* It's so bright and shiny and, heh, heh heh, I sure do look funny heh, ooo-ooo!" Applejack thanked then... whatever that was in the episode where she admired her face in the shininess of the award.

Pinkie Pie of course never one to be left out of the fun, did... whatever that was with Applejack as well.

"ooo-woo!" Pinkie and Applejack... whatevers.

Twilight made her way back to where Applejack was and thanked her finally.

"Okay. Well, thank you Applejack for saving us from that scary stampede, and always being there for everypony," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"*yawn* Yeah. I like helping the ponies and *yawn* and stuff," Applejack then dozed off, "*snore* Oh, uh, yeah. Uh, Thanks."

The sounds of dragging metal could be heard and everypony cringed as Applejack dragged the award off. Apple Bloom and Spike joined Twilight and the rest of the girls in concern for what they saw of Applejack.

"Was it just me, or did Applejack seem a little--" Twilight began.

"Tired?" Rainbow Dash completed.

"Dizzy?" was Fluttershy's answer.

"Messy? Well, did you see her mane?" Rarity answered.

"She seemed fine to me. Woo! Woo!" was... Pinkie's reply.

"Hmm..." Twilight thought suspiciously.

"Twilight, Ah'm a bit worried about mah sister, Ah mean, Ah was helping her move the apples around after she bucked them out of the tree, but she doesn't look too good," Apple Bloom worriedly spoke.

"Don't worry Apple Bloom I'll get to the bottom of this," Twilight patted Apple Bloom on the head, she wasn't going to let anyone who shared Spike with her suffer anything, they were friends after all.

"Let's go!" Twilight spoke as she and Apple Bloom along with Spike started trotting/walking down the pathway to Sweet Apple Acres.

Meanwhile, The 4 friends who were left behind were curious as to why Twilight and Apple Bloom were leaning so close to Spike as they made their way down.

Wow, that's just something I wouldn't normally see, I wonder what that could mean... I just got beaten to Spike by a filly?!

Ooo! Apple Bloom seems to have gotten in on Spike already! Lucky filly!

Oh... my...

Wahaha! That is so cute! Now if only you could get in on that Rarity darling...

These thoughts all went to the 4 friends' heads and they all glanced at each other with understanding smiles. They were happy for Apple Bloom, albeit a bit surprised how the filly was able to swoon Spike and Twilight into having a Harem. Nevertheless they also wanted confirmation, but that will come later in the story.

Transition to Sweet Apple Acres.

The now trio Harem arrived at Sweet Apple Acres. They found Applejack bucking out the apples on some trees in the orchard. At least she was until she zoned out for a bit. She then jolted awake and ended up bucking thin air.

"Whoa!" Applejack exclaimed.

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike were concerned as nopony has ever pushed themselves this much so far.

"What on earth is that pony doing?" Twilight commented from afar with her drakefriend and companion.

"Whoops," was Applejack's was all she could comment on bucking a basket of apples over, of course being too tired, she didn't hear the conversation the trio was having.

"Yeah... my sis' usually has this attitude, for a pony who is the Element of Honesty and all that, you'd think she would not make a promise that she can't keep, in a way her element forces her to have to follow through," spoke Apple Bloom matter-of-factly and wisely.

"You know Apple Bloom, you are right, it probably could be why she is doing this, but it's going to take a lot of convincing from the looks of it to get the point through her thick skull," Spike also matter-of-factly stated.

"You know what? I'm going to go talk to her, after all, maybe she'll listen to someone her age," Twilight matter-of-factly spoke.

"Good luck Twilight," both Spike and Apple Bloom wished the best of luck.

Twilight then approached the now sleeping farm pony.

"Hey Applejack!"

"*snore*"

"Applejack."

"*snore*"

"Applejack. APPLEJACK!"

"Huh? Oh, howdy, Twilight!"

"What is all this?"

"It's Applebuck Season."

"Apple what Season?"

"Neh, it's what the Apple Family calls harvestin' time. We gather all the apples from the trees so we can sell 'em."

"But why are you doing it all alone?"

"'cause Big Mac hurt himself."

"What about all those relative I met when I first came to Ponyville? Can't they help?"

"*sigh* They were just here for the Apple Family Reunion. They actually live all over Equestria and are busy harvestin' their own orchards. So, uh, Ah'm on mah own. Which means," Applejack sternly said, "I should really get back to work. *Ahem* hint hint? Get back to work?"

"Fine," Twilight spoke as she stepped aside.

"Uh, could you step aside, Twilight?"

"I just did," Twilight matter-of-factly spoke while Applejack turned her head.

Being very tired, Applejack was seeing threes.

"Applejack, are you ok? You don't look so good," Twilight continued.

"Eh, don't any of you three worry none, Ah'm just fine and dandy," Applejack tried to push Twilight away.

Twilight decided enough was enough.

"Applejack, do you want... some help?"

"Help? No way, no how."

"But there's no way you can do this all on your own."

"Is that a challenge?" Applejack glared.

"Ummm... no?" Twilight felt slightly insulted but didn't push the matter.

"Well, Ah'm gonna prove to you that Ah can do it! Now, if you'll EXCUSE ME, Ah've got apples to buck!" Applejack was practically yelling at this point.

Twilight, frustrated just left to return to Spike and Apple Bloom.

"Wow Apple Bloom, you're right, that pony is stubborn," Twilight matter-of-factly states.

"Told ya so," Apple Bloom could only say.

"Anyways, Apple Bloom, up for some bonding time with me and Spike? Maybe a good book to read perhaps?"

"Well mah sister doesn't seem to be snapping out of it and Ah don't have anything better to do at the moment, so sure!" was the chirpy reply.

"Alright then, let's go!"

The three of them then trotted/walked back to the Golden Oaks Library.

Transition to Applejack helping Rainbow Dash.

Rainbow Dash was perturbed. Applejack was never this late, this is seriously something for the hardworking pony to be late. It was at this point that Applejack arrived, her mane all frazzled, but still wearing her trademarked hat apparently.

"There you are!" Rainbow was unamused.

"*yawn* Ah'm a mite sorry, Rainbow. Ah was busy applebuckin' and Ah guess Ah, Ah closed mah eyes for a second, and when Ah woke up, Ah was late. So what's this new trick a' yours?"

Rainbow Dash, knowing Applejack for quite a while, knew not to push the help her thing out, yes it was fun for her to take advantage of that in competitions, but every time that the Pegasus tried to convince Applejack to let her help with harvesting, it was to no avail, so she just decided to explain her new trick.

"Well, I'm going to stand on one end, then you are going to jump down from that platform up there, launching me into the air faster than I can take off on my own. Once, I'm in the air *Insert fancy flying stuff here* that are sure to impress the Wonderbolts."

"Isn't that a mite dangerous?"

Yeah, like what you are doing isn't dangerous either apple-head.

"Pfft, heh, not for a pony who can fly," Rainbow spoke while showing off her wings.

"Well, alrighty then," Applejack trusted Rainbow Dash.

Applejack climbed up to the top of the platform and was a bit surprised at the height. Since she was tired, it was difficult for her to focus her eyes.

"Oh... dear..." Applejack commented.

"Ready? one... two... THREE!" Rainbow counted down.

Applejack missed the see-saw with a resounding CRASH!

"Um... maybe I wasn't clear. You're supposed to land ON the other end," Rainbow matter-of-factly states.

"Got it."

Applejack then failed 3 more times of course hitting the ground comically each time that happened. Rainbow Dash of course was not amused version 2.0.

"Applejack, what the hay is going on? I mean, I thought I was working with Ponyville's best athlete! Technically speaking of course."

"You are. I'm okay. Really. Ah... Ah have an idea. Watch this," Applejack spoke as she just pushed down the other end of the see-saw. Rainbow Dash was not amused version 3.0 and showed so with a unamused face.

"Oh... maybe not. Okay, one more try, I'm sure to get it this time," Applejack continues as she released the see-saw which caused Rainbow Dash to plop back down and go into a daze.

She was not ready for what Applejack was going to do next, Applejack actually did NOT miss this time. Applejack lined up her aim and jumped off the platform.

"Heh heh... Here I go!"

"WAIT! APPLEJACK!!!!!!!" Rainbow exclaimed as she was launched like crazy into the air.

"You're Welcome!" The naive farm pony could only say.

Transition back to the Golden Oaks Library.

"You know Twilight, reading with ya two is actually a lot more fun than Ah thought it'd be," Apple Bloom cheerfully comments.

"Thank you Apple Bloom, it's good to have company other than just Spike. Also it's good to know Spike as a dragon and his nature will not have much to worry about, glad it was you Apple Bloom," Twilight responds.

It was during this sentimental moment that Rainbow Dash crash landed on the balcony of the library where Apple Bloom, Twilight, and Spike were reading and chatting.

"Ugh..." Rainbow painfully yelped.

"Ummm... can we help you?" Twilight asked.

"I... think somepony needs your help," was the matter-of-factly response.

"Applejack?" Twililght, Apple Bloom, and Spike all asked in unison.

"Yep... oh and by the way Twilight, what's with all this spending time with Apple Bloom as well? I mean I know you and Spike are dating and all... but some explanation?"

"Me and Apple Bloom are in Spike's Harem," Twilight replies to the question.

"Oh," Rainbow Dash could only say before she sighed and slumped over the balcony railing onto the balcony.

"Well, I'll be going now, see ya Twilight, see ya Apple Bloom, and see ya Spike," Rainbow exited as non-humiliatingly as possible.

The trio was left alone again.

"Well... that was awkward," Spike matter-of-factly stated.

"Yep it was Spike, but I think it's time we go check on Applejack again, this overshot Pegasus stuff doesn't sound so good right now, I'm going to go try talk to her again," Twilight spoke.

"Alright let's go," Apple Bloom replied, "oh, and Twilight, may I spend the day with you two since Applejack probably doesn't want me to help her after... some stuff? *squee*"

Twilight of course smiled at that, "sure Apple Bloom."

They cleaned up the books they were reading, stored them in the library, then went on their way back to Sweet Apple Acres.

Transition back to Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack was busy bucking apples... again as usual. At least she was until she hit the back of her head on a low lying branch. That has got to hurt.

"Ow!" Applejack yelped.

It was at this point that Twilight approached Applejack and attempted yet again to convince the apple pony that she needs help.

"Applejack, can we talk?" Twilight asked.

Applejack attempted to read the lips since her hearing was a bit out of whack.

"Applejack, can we talk?" Twilight repeated.

"Can bees squawk?! Ah don't think so," was the reply.

"No. Can we talk?"

"Twenty stalks? Bean or celery?"

"No! I need to talk to you."

"You need to walk to the zoo? Well, who's stopping you?"

Twilight snapped.

"I need to talk to you!"

"Oh! Well why didn't you say so? What you wanna talk about?"

Twilight facehoofed, but nevertheless continued.

"Rainbow Dash dropped in to see me, Spike, and Apple Bloom today."

Ah'm pretty sure that I heard "Apple Bloom", but ehhhh... Mah mind could be playing tricks on me.

"That's quite neighborly of her," Applejack replied with naivety.

"Yes, except that she crashed onto my balcony after you launched her into the air."

Applejack went wide-eyed then apologized with her head drooping.

"Oh, yeah. Ah wasn't feeling quite myself this morning."

"Because you're working too hard and you need help!"

"What? Kelp? Ah don't need kelp. Ah don't even like seaweed."

Twilight, just keep your cool. Okay... 1. 2. 3.

"HELP! You need HELP!" Twilight finally yelled.

"Nothin' doin', Twilight. I'm gonna prove to you, to everypony, that I can do this on my own. Ow!" She exclaimed as she hit the same branch again, "now if you'll excuse me, Ah've gotta go help Pinkie Pie."

"Ugh..." Twilight could only groan.

Looks like I'm taking care of Apple Bloom today, that pony got a one track mind. Big Mac can't take care of her since of his injury and Granny Smith shouldn't be straining herself, after all I have to be a good friend even if that friend is... stubborn...

Twilight then took care of Apple Bloom as per what she knew she had to do. They decided to take a relaxing day with Rarity at the Carousel Boutique, away from Applejack definitely as she was the only pony who didn't have anything that Applejack was going to help with. Rarity of course insisted they take a relaxing day at the spa, to which they agreed. Spike was a bit too eager to get to the massage tables as he needed to relieve the tension that comes from being the royal messenger for Twilight. Apple Bloom and Twilight decided on a soak in the hot tub and a good sit and relax in the sauna. Rarity of course went with her "usual". It was going to be a good day indeed... not really.

Transition to Sugarcube Corner where Applejack is helping Pinkie Pie make some baked goods.

"Thank you for helping me make some baked goods Applejack! I'll get the sugar and the eggs. Can you get me some chocolate chips?" Pinkie thanked then asked.

"Eh... yeah... no problem... uh... wha... what was that?" Applejack asked, her hearing not having come back yet.

"Chocolate chips!" was the reply.

"Chips... got it. Tater chips, a little salty and dry, okie-dokie. What next?" Applejack dumbly assumed and put in potato chips.

"Baking soda!"

"Soda. Perfect. That'll get the tater chips nice and wet. Now what?" Applejack idiotically assumed as well and put in. To be fair, Pinkie Pie usually was random so Applejack not questioning isn't her incompetence necessarily.

"A cup of flour!"

"A cup o' sour? Well, lemons are sure sour. One cup o' sour, comin' up. Anything else, Pinkie?"

"One last thing. Wheat germ!"

"Wheat worms? Oh, that must be fancy talk for earthworms."

"Now that's gonna be delicious!" Pinkie excitedly spoke.

Applejack questioningly looked at the slop, "If you say so."

Pinkie then presented the free samples to the eager ponies as she promised after the "baked goods" came out of the oven. Even Pinkie herself tried one. Applejack of course had to gallop back over to harvest more apples.

Transition to the Ponyville Hospital.

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike were rudely jolted from their relaxing session at the spa when urgent news from the Ponyville Hospital arose. They quickly thanked Rarity for the session and Twilight paid the bits. The three of three of them bolted out the spa and got to the hospital within minutes.

"We came as soon as we heard," Twilight proclaimed.

"Oh thank you, Twilight. We need all the help we can get," Nurse Redheart thanked.

The sound of ponies moaning in pain could be heard throughout the place. All of them were in beds and had stomachache and cramps.

"Oh no! What happened?" Twilight was shocked.

"It was a mishap with some of the baked goods," Nurse Redheart matter-of-factly spoke.

"No, not baked goods, baked bads," Pinkie groaned out in pain.

Twilight Sparkle knew who it was thanks to the earlier interruptions she had during her presentation surprisingly.

"Applejack."

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike decided to stay and keep Pinkie company as she was in pain. Pinkie blushed a little bit when Spike started to stroke her mane so she would relax.

Even for me being a party pony, I like some calm sometimes, and now I know why I fell for him.

Pinkie smiled a contented, non-teeth showing smile. The four of them chatted away happily about recent parties Pinkie threw to Apple Bloom's grades to even Twilight's life in Canterlot. It was a great time, but Twilight knew that they had to convince Applejack even more so now that her antics have caused harm at this point. They said their farewells and they all gave Pinkie a hug each then went on their way back to Sweet Apple Acres.

Transition back to Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack... yes still bucking apples out of trees, but this time when unloading a cart into a basket, she ended up in the air upside down with the cart stuck in the basket... Apple Bloom and Spike were perturbed enough already at this and decided to join Twilight in getting the farm pony to snap to her sense.

"Applejack, we need to talk," Twilight matter-of-factly states.

"Wha, huh? Oh, it's you, Twilight. *yawn* I know what you're gonna say, but the answer is still no," was the response.

"Not to upset your apple cart, but you need help," Twilight sarcastically comments on the apple pony's predicament.

"Hardy har. *groan* And no I don't."

"Here, let me help," Apple Bloom asks.

"Help? No thanks, I think you helped enough for today young missy," Applejack said before getting herself out of the wagon, "there, Ah'll prove that this apple can handle these apples. Come on *grunt* apples *grunt* fall off *grunt*."

"AJ, think you're beating a dead... tree," all three of them say what they literally are thinking.

"Ah knew that," Applejack tiredly comments.

"Actually, Applejack, I had something else to talk to you about. I just came back from Ponyville Urgent Care and--" Twilight tried to begin.

"You know, I'm a little busy to get lectured right now, Twilight," Applejack retorted.

"But sis'--" Apple Bloom tried to begin.

"But nothin', just zip it please."

"But if you'd just let me help--" Twilight tried to continue.

Applejack snapped.

"Ugh. No, no, NO! How many times do I gotta say it? I don't need no help from nopony!" she yelled again.

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike all went, "URGGGGGHH!"

The three then decided to relax in one of Ponyville's parks under one of the trees for a small nap. The three all cuddled up. Twilight let Apple Bloom and Spike use her as a pillow as they cuddled. Twilight wrapped her body around them and then relaxed, but not too much since she was sure from the way things were going today that something was bound to happen. She was near breaking point but for the sake of the younger ones, she pushed the thought aside and tried to get some rest from yelling at Applejack. Poor Twilight, she was not prepared for what would come to Ponyville next...

Transition to Fluttershy help scene.

"Oh Applejack! Thank you so much for offering your herding skills for the annual rabbit round up," Fluttershy thanked.

Applejack being tired, was of course very irritable as well.

"Ugh. Why are we doing this?"

"Well, lots of new baby bunnies have been born, so it's my job to get a count of all the new families."

"Fine. Can we just get on with it?"

"Certainly, but remember, these are bunnies we're dealing with, not cows. They're a timid bunch and need to be treated gently."

"Ah do NOT need any direction on corralling critters. Right, Winona?"

Winona just barks happily like a little derp.

"Okay, little bunnies! I need you to all gather here in the middle," Fluttershy calmly asks.

"That's right! Let's go, bunnies. In the center. Hop to it. Swell. Just swell. Put 'em up, Winona!" Applejack barks out.

Winona just barks happily like a little derp for the 2nd time.

"Applejack! Winona! Stop! You're scaring them," Fluttershy was beginning to worry a bit.

"We know what we're doin'. Get along, little bunnies!" Applejack yelled.

Winona barked and growled at the now cornered bunnies. They then went into a panic and started stampeding toward Ponyville.

"Oh my..." Fluttershy spoke.

Twilight heard the rumbling which shook Apple Bloom and Spike from their nice warm slumber.

"It that what we think it is Twilight?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Probably is..." sighed Twilight.

"Well let's go!" Spike spoke.

And off the trio went... again... Anyways Rainbow Dash was of course on top of things.

"STAMPEDE!" she exclaimed with recycled animation.

The bunny-pede stampeded Ponyville and caused quite the destruction... aka crops and food...

"Oh my. Oh... Please stop, little bunnies. Oh no! Please, let's go home. Oh my goodness," Fluttershy panicked.

The trio seeing this, finally snapped. That was way too much destruction for one farm pony to cause.

"All right. Enough is enough!" The three exclaimed.

They then marched on over to Sweet Apple Acres with a very very strong stink eye. Meanwhile Applejack was back at the orchard harvesting.

"Must... keep... buckin'... just... a few... more. Must finish harvestin'," Applejack commented to herself.

It was at this point Twilight stomped up to Applejack.

"Alright, Applejack. Your applebucking hasn't just caused you problems, it's over-propelled Pegasus', practically poisoned plenty of ponies, and terrorized bushels of brand new bouncing baby bunnies. I don't care what you say. YOU. NEED. HELP!" Twilight yelled.

Applejack bucked out what she thought were the last of the apples.

"Ha! No, I don't. Look, I did it. I harvested the entire Sweet Apple Acres without your help. How d'ya like them apples?" she smirked.

"Um, how do you like them apples?" Apple Bloom, Spike, and Twilight all point out to the other half of Sweet Apple Acres.

Applejack.exe has stopped running. Please reboot.

"*mumbling* Where'd all the apple...? *mumbling*" Applejack blabbed then fainted.

"Applejack. Applejack," Twilight tried to snap the fainted farm pony out of it.

"Sis? Ya ok there?" Apple Bloom was concerned.

Applejack still didn't snap out of it until Spike shook her awake.

"APPLEJACK!" Spike exclaimed.

"Huh?" Applejack could only blab.

"Oh, good, you're okay. Now Applejack, I completely respect the Apple family ways. You're always there to help anypony in need, so maybe you can put a little of your stubborn pride aside and allow your friends to help you," Twilight asked politely after keeping her cool.

Applejack sighed and realized how stupid and retarded she was being.

"Okay, Twilight," Applejack resigned.

"I am not taking "no" for an answer--what?"

"Yes, Twilight. Yes, please. I could really use your help," Applejack pleaded.

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike all finally sighed in contentedness after chuckling at Applejack finally figuring things out. Later Twilight had a letter written to the princess for her studies.

Dear Princess Celestia,

My friend Applejack is the best friend a pony could ever have, and she's always there to help any pony. The only trouble is, when she needs help, she finds it hard to accept it, so while friendship is about giving of ourselves to friends, it's also about accepting what our friends have to offer.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

During that duration, the Mane 6, Spike, and Apple Bloom manage to harvest the other half of Sweet Apple Acres. They then settled down at a table set outside the barn.

"How about y'all take a little break? I got some fine apple juice waitin' for ya! *sigh* Girls, I can't thank you enough for this help. I was acting a bit stubborn," Applejack gratefully thanked.

"A bit?" Twilight sarcastically asked, she had a right to do so considering how many times she tried.

Applejack chuckled, "Okay. A mite stubborn, and I'm awful sorry. Now, I know the town gave me the Prized Pony award, but the real award is having you five as my friends."

"Phew! That applebucking sure made me hungry," Rainbow commented.

"Ah know right?" Apple Bloom chirps in.

"Oh yeah Twilight, I know I didn't say this, but thank you kindly for takin' care of Apple Bloom during my 'episode'," Applejack remembered, "is there any way Ah can repay you for putting up with mah stubbornness?"

End Theme with Credits.

"Oh, I know Applejack! Can Spike and Twilight stay over for the night?" Apple Bloom jumped up and down excitedly, eager to spend still yet even more time with her "sister" and drakefriend.

"Well that was a mite sudden I must say," Applejack commented, "although might I ask why?"

Suddenly the rest of the Mane 6 seemed very interested in this conversation. Apple Bloom sighed. Time for the big reveal.

"Well sis' me and Spike are dating. Twilight has been dating Spike before me. We agreed to a Harem and we decided to bond over it during your antics."

Time stopped for a bit as the Mane 6 had a record scratch moment.

*Record Scratch*

Well well Rarity, you just got beat! Quite impressed actually. You're going to need to impress him, Twilight, AND Apple Bloom now Rarity.

What? Mah sister got to him first? Well at least Ah know that Twilight is alright with Harem. Still... I acted dumb around Spike so I can't ask now...

Ooo! That is sooooo cuteeeee!!!!! It's great to see Twilight and Apple Bloom bonding, I need to throw a party for them later!

Whoa! Twilight wasn't lying! Apple Bloom you are suave! I should be taking cool lessons from you! Also that is quite the bravery, quite admirable indeed.

Oh... my... That is quite cute though. *squee* Oh dear Fluttershy, you can't even help yourself.

After all that record scratch and Twilight and Spike looking awkwardly between the five of them. Applejack decided to break the silence.

"Well Apple Bloom, since you were honest and straightforward and Twilight does earn it, sure, why not?"

"Spike Harem sleepover at Applejack's place! Yay!"

Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie all went back to their own places.

"Well Twilight, you and Spike can go pack up some stuff at your place then come over when you're ready," Applejack explained, "we'll have dinner ready by the time you are back. See ya soon you two~"

Of course Twilight and Spike did as was explained and were back in time just when the sun set. The four of them (Applejack, Apple Bloom, Twilight, and Spike) all watched the sunset from the farm. Twilight of course admired the nice sunset as she usually never "had the time" for watching such things, but now she could admire the beauty of nature. Spike had an arm around Apple Bloom and decided to give her a peck on the lips since she never got a kiss from him yet. Apple Bloom blushed and nuzzled him more. Twilight smiled at that. No more worries. They then went in for dinner which was unsurprisingly some apple products, of course Applejack just chuckled as Twilight gorged herself again like she did in a previous episode. Since a bed is a quite unfit place for those 3 to sleep in, Apple Bloom suggested the barn with all the hay. Applejack of course agreed to it. In the barn Twilight gave both Spike and Apple Bloom a goodnight kiss. Of course Spike's was on the lips and Apple Bloom's was on her forehead. They then cuddled up on the hay with the moonlight shining through one of the barn windows. The same Spike holding Apple Bloom with Twilight wrapped around.

Today has been a good day Twilight, it has been a good one indeed.

Twilight finally was able to doze off in peace, happy to know someone else appreciated Spike as much as she does, and also that Applejack was able to finally learn a good lesson, even if it took some slight Ponyville destruction.

Fade to Black.

Original S1E8: Look Before You Spike

S1E5: Griffon the Spike Off

Theme.

Gilda was a mean griffon. She only cared about being cool and would beat up or bully anyone around who wasn't up to her standards, clearly a racist and ungrateful citizen of Equestria. One day, in Ponyville Square where everypony could see everything, she yelled at Fluttershy and verbally abused her after she accidentally bumped her when she was guiding some little, much more content, ducklings. After that, she then abused Spike both verbally and physically for him just accidentally falling off balance in her path which was an even worse mistake that Gilda made. She regrets it to this day. Why? Rainbow Dash, her old friend was there to see the whole thing as well as all the Mane 6, Spike, and Apple Bloom were in the immediate area. Since the Mane 6 and Apple Bloom all love Spike, it can only be imagined how much shock and rage was coursing through them. NO ONE MESSES WITH THESE 8 CITIZENS, especially Spike who is unique in his own way.

The 8 of them surrounded Gilda. They all were wearing sunglasses and swag.

Fluttershy had butterfly knives equipped in her front hooves and wings.

"Who's ready for some chicken," Fluttershy darkly and evily snickered as all four knives unfolded.

Pinkie Pie had an actual cannon equipped and her hair was straight and she had a crazed appearance.

"You meanie-pants, you're going to get it," Pinkie said in a unusually sinister tone.

Applejack had her lasso.

"Y'all know we don't accept your kind o' attitude here."

Rarity was in a fighting pose.

"I can't simply believe you would do that to poor Fluttershy and Spike!"

Twilight Sparkle had her magic at the ready.

"You should not have done that to my drake friend."

Spike with bruises from the bullying was riding on Apple Bloom and had his flame breath ready.

"Suffer the wrath of SpikeBloom!" Both boomed.

And Rainbow Dash scoffed and prepared herself to charge.

"I see you have met with a terrible fate," Rainbow coldy replied.

Gilda had never felt so terrified in her life. She tried to run and flee but Twilight's magic held her down. Soon, a lasso was thrown around her. Rarity dealt some blows for hurting her "Spikey-Wikey" with her skills. Spike and Apple Bloom passed by while Spike's flame breath was active which started the burning process. Fluttershy sped up things by cutting off Gilda's sharp-tips of her claws as well as all of her feathers. Gilda could only watch as her beautiful feathers burned into ash. All 8 of them were laughing maniacally as the citizens of Ponyville cheered them on for ridding it of this ungrateful tourist. Rainbow Dash charged Gilda and shoved her into into Pinkie's cannon. They aimed the cannon back at the griffon homeland and Pinkie fired the cannon. The now naked griffon was shot all the way back to her home country. They all cheered at the end of this.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today I learned that false friends are horrible little creatures. A friend who doesn't even take care of their own friends' friends is just a depressing sight. It is a lesson worth learning. Short and Concise.

Your Faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle

P.S. If the griffon empire is wondering where one of their citizens went, we may or may not have shot one of them out of a cannon. Yes, she was the one who was being inconsiderable jerk. Feels like that griffon has crimes, well definitely assault on my SPIKE! Serves her right! Oh what? But yeah... just thought I'd be honest. Thank you again for reading princess.

Twilight smiled as she finished the note. Spike of course sent it. The Mane 6, Spike, and Apple Bloom were all sitting down in the library contemplating what to do next.

"Ya think the Princess will be ok with it?" The Apple Sisters asked.

"You never know," Pinkie replied with her usual cheerful attitude as her mane was back to normal.

It was just then that the Princess replied.

Dear my faithful student,

Well from the logs, that Griffon was Gilda, yes she was indeed a criminal, there will be no charges pressed against you.

Signed,

Princess Celestia

P.S. *wink*

They all just laughed at their luck.

End Theme with Credits.

(Hmm? No, there was no war started from this.)

Original S1E9: Spike Gossip

S1E6: Spike Busters

Twilight and Spike were in the library, Twilight practicing her magic on her drakefriend. They were giggling at all of the antics that she was doing. Apple Bloom had come to watch of course. It was going to be a good day...

Theme.

Once Twilight finished practicing her magic, 25 "tricks" in total, Snips and Snails came in saying that there was a magical unicorn with ridiculous amounts of magical prowess. Spike and Apple Bloom of course denied this. They all then went down to see what all the hoopla was about. A Unicorn named "The Great and Powerful Trixie" had come into town. It seemed at first very impressive for her display, but then when one looked at it a bit more, one would realize it's just a fancy light show that even Pegasi and Earth Ponies could recreate. Of course they did so and proved to Trixie they could do the same. She wouldn't have any of it apparently since that's what a pony with a giant ego would do. The apparently rude citizens of Ponyville laughed and the misfortune of the Pegasi and Earth Ponies who got blackened faces from their sabotaged attempt to use fireworks to prove Trixie was a sham. Trixie went as so far as to say she vanquished an Ursa Major.

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, then Rarity tried to prove Trixie wrong. Unfortunately for them, the three of them got tied up, self-rainbowed, and got a messy hairdo respectively. Fortunately, someone (Twilight Sparkle) would not have any of it and secretly sabotaged Trixie back by tying her up after Applejack hopped off the stage, then rainbowed her after Rainbow Dash's antics, and then changed her hat into a pile of snakes. Trixie made it look like she did those three things on purpose, idiot. Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike still giggled at Trixie's own backfire. The very rude and ungrateful Ponyville citizens of course laughed at all the misfortunes of both sides.

Anyways, later in the day after the show that Trixie made, Snips and Snails decided to see if Trixie was lying, so they woke up what they thought was an Ursa Major (really an Ursa Minor) and ended up bringing it to Ponyville. The Ursa Minor apparently only had a budget to wreck one building. Trixie of course freaked out and trembled as she looked at the Ursa Minor.

"Stop goofin' around and vanquish it, eh?" Snails got impatient.

Trixie attempted to summon a spell but it was a dud.

"Come on! Where's all the cool explosions and smoke and stuff like earlier?" Snips questioned.

Trixie tried again but to no avail.

"Uh-oh," was all the dashed unicorn could say.

The Ursa roared and general chaos ensued. Twilight and Spike ran out to see what all the commotion was about.

"Alright, what's going on!" Twilight yelled.

"We brought an ursa to town!" Snips and Snails dumbly exclaimed.

"You what!?!" was what Twilight and Spike yelled.

"Don't worry, the Great and Powerful Trixie will vanquish it," Snails commented.

Trixie realizing the jig was up, sighed.

"I can't," Trixie spoke out.

"What!?" the colts yelled out in shock.

"Oh, I can't, I never have. No one can vanquish an ursa major. I just made the whole story up to make me look better," Trixie bawled out.

"Made it up!?"

It was at this point that Twilight knew she had to act fast, she used cattails to lullaby the Ursa Minor to sleep and got it a nice big bottle of milk that WAS NOT Ponyville's water tower that they needed oh so much, and then sent it back to its loving parent in peace. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Spike, and Applejack were impressed and cheered their friend on for being humble and just acting rather than boasting.

"Unbelievable!" Rainbow cheered.

"That was amazing!" Was Spike's cheer.

"Heavens to Betsy! We knew you had ability, but not that much!" Applejack wow'ed.

"I'm sorry. Please, please don't hate me," Twilight was scared.

Rainbow, Applejack, and Rarity all questioned, "Hate you?"

"Why, whatever do you mean, darling?" Rarity asked.

"Well, I know how much you all hated Trixie's showing off with her magic tricks, and I just thought--" Twilight began.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Magic's got nothing to do with it. Trixie's just a loudmouth," Rainbow commented truthfully.

"Most unpleasant," Rarity matter of factly stated.

"All hat and no cattle," Applejack expressed.

"So, you don't mind my magic tricks?" Twilight meekly asked.

"Your magic is a part of who you are, sugarcube, and we like who you are. We're proud to have such a powerful, talented unicorn as our friend," Applejack proudly proclaimed.

"And after saving Ponyville, we're even prouder," Rainbow added.

"You are?" Twilight asked.

The response was a simultaneous "mmhmm" from the three of them, all ever so thankful for Twilight being their friend.

"Wow, Twilight, how'd you know what to do with that ursa major?" Spike was impressed by his marefriend's intuition.

"That's what I was doing when you came looking for me. I was so intrigued by Trixie's bragging that I was compelled to do a little reading up on them," Twilight replied to her drakefriend.

"So it is possible to vanquish an ursa major all by yourself?" Spike curiously asked.

"That wasn't an ursa major. It was a baby, an ursa minor," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"That was just a baby?" Trixie exlcaimed.

"And it wasn't rampaging. It was just cranky because someone woke it up," Twilight also matter-of-factly stated.

"Well, if that was an ursa minor, then what's an ursa major like?" Spike asked.

"You don't wanna know," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"Huh. You may have vanquished an ursa minor, but you will never have the amazing, show-stopping ability of--" Trixie tried to begin.

"No Trixie, boasting is not a quality I would want to have, not to mention lying blatantly to the crowd. It just isn't the right thing to be doing. Luckily, you can still redeem yourself," Twilight commented.

Trixie disagreed, still thinking that she was just shown up, then ran away.

"Maybe someday she'll learn her lesson," Twilight commented, then turned to the two idiot colts, "now, about you two."

Snips just laughed nervously.

"Uh, we're sorry that we woke up the ursa minor," Snips nervously trembled.

"We just wanted to see some awesome magic," Snails honestly spoke.

"Yeah! And the way you vanquished that ursa minor was awesome!" Snips continued.

"We deserve whatever punishment you give us," Snails finished off.

Twilight Sparkle pulled out a paddle, everypony knows that a spanking was in order.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I have learned a very valuable lesson about friendship: I was so afraid of being thought of as a showoff that I was hiding a part of who I am. My friends helped me realize that it's okay to be proud of your talents, and there are times when it's appropriate to show them off... Especially when you're standing up for your friends.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

Apple Bloom had gone home with Applejack after she hung out with the Mane 6 and Spike for a while after all the chaos.

"So, you finally admit that you're the most talented unicorn in all of Ponyville?" Spike asked with interest.

"Well, yeah, but it's nothing to brag about," Twilight commented.

"You'll always be my talented Unicorn though," Spike gave Twilight a peck on the lips.

Twilight blushed at that and smiled knowing Spike genuinely meant that. They then had a good slumber in Twilight's bed.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E10: Spike of the Century

S1E7: Spikeshy

Fluttershy was being a jolly good Pegasus just chilling around nature and feeding the animals. All was going well until she noticed the cloud of smoke covering Ponyville.

"Oh... My..." was Fluttershy's comment.

Theme.

Fluttershy then trotted into Ponyville to attempt to warn the citizens of Ponyville of the danger that is smoke, one could only guess how well that went.

"Help. Help! Please? Help? There's-- there's a horrible cloud of smoke. It's headed this way and--*shrieks*" Fluttershy attempted to get their attention until Rainbow Dash swooped in bouncing a ball on her head.

"Oh don't be such a scaredy-pony. It's just me, future Equestria ball-bouncing record holder," Rainbow confidently spoke then started counting, "346, 347..."

"This calls for a celebration!" Pinkie matter-of-factly said rather than exclaimed.

"Oh, no, Pinkie Pie, this is no time for celebration. This is a time for panic, for--" Fluttershy tried to continued but...

"Ooo! I'm going to need balloons! One for every pony in Ponyville!" Pinkie popped in front of Fluttershy and excitedly exclaimed.

"There's-- there's smoke. And-- and where there's smoke, there's fire. And--" Fluttershy tried to explain while chasing down Pinkie Pie but then got flanked literally silly from Pinkie suddenly stopping. Luckily Pinkie's tail is fluffy.

Pinkie apparently started counting the citizens of Ponyville.

"Let's see, that's one, two, three, four..."

"354..." Rainbow tried to keep count but was getting interference.

"Five, Six..."

"355... No, wait..." Rainbow lost count.

"Seven!" Pinkie booped Rainbow in the chest.

Rainbow was now frustrated that she lost count, she put the ball in her front hooves.

"Pinkie Pie! Now I have to start over!"

"We're all going to have to start over, in a new village. Because ours is gonna be--" Fluttershy attempted yet again to continue BUT...

"Oh silly Rainbow Dash, you were off count ever since you started talking to Fluttershy!" Pinkie matter-of-factly cheerfully explained.

Rainbow blinked twice then flew off. Pinkie just hopped away with that same cheerful expression adorning her face. Fluttershy was now left alone in the middle of the Ponyville park. She made one last attempt.

"Oh, please, this is an emergency. I-I need every pony to--"... BUT... LUCKILY her friend Twilight Sparkle *Heroic Tone*, was here to finally explain to the villagers.

"Listen up! Smoke is spreading over all of Equestria," Twilight matter-of-factly proclaims.

Comments of "What?", "Oh no!", and "That's awful!" can be heard through the pony population.

"That's what I've been trying to--" Fluttershy tries to explain BUT...

"BUT don't worry, I've received a letter from Princess Celestia informing me that it is not coming from a fire," Twilight continues.

"Oh, thank goodness," this was Fluttershy's first coherent sentence in a while while she smiled.

"It's coming from a dragon," Twilight matter-of-factly finishes.

There was a collective intake of air known as a gasp that swept through the Ponyville population.

"A... d-dragon?" Fluttershy meeped in fear.

Transition to the Golden Oaks Library. The Mane 6, Apple Bloom, and Spike are all there.

"What in the name of all things cinnamon swirled is a full-grown dragon doing here in Equestria?" Applejack asked.

"Sleeping," Twilight matter-of-factly states.

The rest all went, "Huh?"

"According to Princess Celestia, he's taking a nap. His snoring is what's causing all this smoke," Twilight continued.

"He should really see a doctor. That doesn't sound healthy at all," Pinkie commented.

"Well, at least he's not snoring fire. What are we meant to do about it?" Rarity questioned.

"I'll tell you what we're meant to do. Give him the boot!" Rainbow exclaimed.

"We need to encourage him to take a nap somewhere else. Princess Celestia has given us this mission, and we must not fail. If we do, Equestria will be covered in smoke for the next one hundred years," Twilight corrected.

Fluttershy just gasped.

"Hmph. Talk about getting your beauty sleep," Rarity scoffed.

"Alright ladies, I need you to gather supplies quickly. We've got a long journey ahead of us. Let's meet back here in less than an hour," Twilight commanded.

"Okay, girls, you heard the purple book pony! The fate of Equestria is in our hooves. Do we have what it takes?" Rainbow psyched the group up.

There was an overall resounding "yes" response from them, all except for Fluttershy.

"Um, actually..." Fluttershy meeped out.

Montage of pony/dragon preparations of Mane 6 and Spike.

All of them had saddlebags with stuff needed, of course Spike had something he would like to call a "backpack" instead.

"Alright ladies! Listen up! Unlike the Prime Universe that threw physics out the window, the fastest route up the mountain will take at least two days to get up, but if we keep a good pace we'll be there in that time frame," Twilight ratted out.

There was an awkward pause until Fluttershy spoke up.

"M-m-mountain?" Fluttershy quivered.

"The dragon is in that cave at the very top," Twilight matter-of-factly spoke.

"Looks pretty cold up there," Applejack commented.

"Yep. The higher you go, the chillier it gets," Rainbow added.

"Don't worry girls, I packed scarfs for us all darlings!" Rarity reassured.

"Ooo! Pretty! I remembered the bedding and sleeping bags!" Pinkie chirped in.

"Ah got the food," Applejack said, "no, it's not all apple products silly."

"Well I am a walking flame to light our campfire," Spike added in.

"Awww yeah, now we're talking," Rainbow cheered.

Fluttershy, still quite terrified, tried to get out of it.

"Um, excuse me Twilight, but I should take care of the animals..." she tried to make up an excuse.

"Nonsense Fluttershy! Ah'm gonna watch the animals for you! After all someone has to, and you are the one with the animal skills, not me," Apple Bloom chirped in, "and are you seriously going to let a filly beat you now Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy was just in a bit of shock and wide-eyed for that.

Oh... my... Apple Bloom does make a good point, I can't let this be... but... but... eep!

Rainbow wasn't certain about bringing Fluttershy.

"Are you sure you want to bring Fluttershy along? I mean, that pony's afraid of her own shadow. She's just going to slow us down."

"Oh, she's just a little nervous. Once we get going, I'm sure she'll be fine... ALRIGHT GIRLS! LET'S MOVE OUT!" Twilight boomed.

"But... But...! *eep*" Was all Fluttershy could do.

All of them exited leaving Fluttershy and Spike alone.

"You know Fluttershy, I'm a dragon as well, and I did find that slightly offensive you know, the way you were acting when you found out it was a dragon," Spike commented.

"Oh, I'm so sorry Spike, I mean you're different since you're so nice, so sweet, so cute, so lovely..." Fluttershy sighed dreamily.

"You know Fluttershy, I could've been one of those dragons too."

"What huh? No way, you told me you were hatched by Twilight and she took care of you, you've been raised really well~"

Spike just sighed at Fluttershy being all strange, he then got an idea since it was quite obvious at this point.

"So then Fluttershy, would you want me to escort you up the mountain? If I'm apparently that nice, and also you know I'm interested to see another dragon for once, and maybe he isn't as bad as you think he/she is."

What? Did he just say that? yay~

"YES! Spike I would love to have an escort like you," Fluttershy gave a loving nuzzle which was done in a way that Spike got a whiff of her mane's smell which was that similar to nature.

Spike of course raised an eyebrow at that but was just amused nonetheless at how open the Pegasus could be around him.

Huh, so far what Twilight told me about all her friends having an interest in me seems to be true.

Spike held out a claw, to which Fluttershy put her hoof in.

His scales are so smooth~ *squee*

Fluttershy was smiling like a little derp. Spike had to drag her out of the Golden Oaks Library to get her on her way. Spike of course locked up before they caught up with the other 5. Twilight of course backed up a bit for a talk with the Pegasus.

"Interested in Spike?" Twilight plainly asked.

"Aha... *squee*" Fluttershy could only do.

"I'm ok with it too you know, Apple Bloom was a good addition anyways, you are one of my close friends too you know."

"Oh thank you so much Twilight! I won't let you down either!" Fluttershy gave Twilight a one-hoofed hug.

The Unicorn and Pegasus continued down their way up the mountain with the dragon in between. Fluttershy having been a lot more calm to know that a dragon and Unicorn are there to help her.

Maybe this won't be as bad as you thought, you silly Pegasus.

Fluttershy smiled contentedly at herself.

Transition to mountain climbing scene.

I can't do this! I can't do this! Ahhhh!

Fluttershy freaked out as she realized how high she was.

"Ahhh! I don't wanna die," Fluttershy spoke, sounding an awful lot like Twilight in Season 1 Episode 2.

"Fluttershy, you are a Pegasus. If there should be anyone worrying, it would be me," Spike spoke matter-of-factly.

Just then, a loud rumbling was felt and heard all around the mountain side.

"Well excuse yourself dragon," Rainbow scoffed as she pinched her muzzle and wafted the air in front of her.

"Rainbow, that wasn't a dragon fart. That was the dragon merely snoring," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"Nope, I still think that was a fart."

A few moments after the rumbling, a huge stink smell came over the entire group. Everyone coughed and gagged.

"Told ya so," Rainbow spoke through her hoof.

Pinkie was already wearing a gas mask and had more in her hoof.

"Everyone take one~" Pinkie chirped.

None of them argued and put one on.

"Well luckily for me I don't fart stink. I fart party!" Pinkie continued.

Just then a sound of a cannon could be heard going off. Out of Pinkie's rear came a whole bunch of confetti right in Twilight's face.

"I don't know how to feel about this," Twilight gagged.

"Oh Twilight, you silly filly, it's harmless you know~" Pinkie spoke.

All seven of them could only laugh, even Fluttershy had a good laugh and was snapped out of all her worry. They then continued climbing up the mountain. Fluttershy gained the bravery to the point that she even jumped over a small gap in the cliff sides. It then came to be nighttime on the peaceful mountain side. Spike was able to keep Fluttershy quiet enough so that no disasters arose. They found a nice smaller cave on the mountain side they were climbing up on. They were able to take off the gas masks as the air was clean and clear in the cave. Spike helped start a small campfire in the cave. The seven of them relaxed in the cave. Fluttershy was next to Spike, awfully close to the dragon.

"Fluttershy darling, might I ask why you are sticking so close to a dragon if you are afraid of them? No offense Spike," Rarity questioned.

"None taken Rarity."

"*squee* Oh no Rarity, Spike is much more than just a dragon, he's the nicest creature you'll ever meet, and I'm glad to be a part of his Harem, I mean he's been so helpful whenever I called for help, he's even my escort up this mountain side as of right now," Fluttershy sighed dreamily as she put a hoof around Spike.

*Record Scratch*

Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie gave each other glances, but shrugged it off as best as they could, but still thoughts were running around in their head.

Looks like my fillyhood friend has gotten to him as well! What is going on? Why can't I get a dragon like him?

Oh, well Rarity, that’s interesting, beaten by the younger sister and the shy one.

So that's why she was so confident! Another reason to appreciate the fine drake~

Ooo! Fluttershy you sly~ I want to get some of that dragon too! *pout* But I was told to listen to my Pinkie Sense for the right time or one.

Twilight and Fluttershy were a bit worried from the blank expressions that were on their friends' faces.

"Ummm Rarity? Rainbow Dash? Applejack? Pinkie Pie? I don't mean to be a bother, but... um, you all are drooling," Fluttershy commented.

"What's that darling? Oh ewwwww! I didn't know I zoned out that much, thank you very much," Rarity magicked off the drool.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash ended up bonking heads and snapping out of it with a "squee" and a blush. Pinkie Pie ticked like a clock a bit then went "ding!" and snapped out of it.

"Ooooo! Fluttershy, Auntie Pinkie is so proud of you!" Pinkie cheered.

"I'm *Insert length of time less than a year here.* older than you," Fluttershy glared.

"Congratulations Fluttershy, make Spike happy and get along with my sister ya' hear? Ya'll part of the Apple Family in a way," Applejack commented.

"Yeah, what she said," Rainbow could only blab out.

After all the awkwardness, they watched the sunset to which Fluttershy was happily enjoying as her first with her drakefriend, then they cooked a good meal on the campfire, good ol' vegetable soup, comfort food. They all pitched in for the cooking and were satisfied with the result.

After eating that hearty meal, they then decided to set up camp. All of them laid out their bedding and sleeping bags. There were six in total. Spike clearly knew something was up.

“So… girls, where am I sleeping?” Spike just had a smirk on his face.

Twilight and Fluttershy had sheepish smiles on their faces and were rubbing their front hooves. Twilight had a flashback to earlier when she was talking to Pinkie Pie.

“Umm… so Pinkie Pie… can you just pack six sets of bedding and sleeping bags please?”

“Oh… I see,” Pinkie had a smug look on her face, ”you want Spike cuddles don’t you? Of course Twilight! You got it!”

What Twilight didn’t count on was that Fluttershy would be hopping on the Harem train so soon. But in all fairness, she knew what her answer as alpha mare would be.

“Fluttershy is the newest one, you can have his cuddles.”

“Oh… I mean… if it isn’t too much of a bother…”

“Come on Fluttershy, we’re all grown mares here, you know I get Spike cuddles all the time.”

“Well… in that case, thank you very much Twilight,” Fluttershy gave a sincere smile.

And that plan was so. Fluttershy wrapped her wings and hooves around the little drake as they slid into their sleeping bag.

“Spike, you are quite warm~” was the last thing the Pegasus said before giving Spike a kiss on the lips before dozing off to sleep.

Eventually the rest of them were able to get to sleep and all was peaceful that night in the cave of the mountainside.

Transition to the Next Day.

Spike arose in the morning. He tried to move but found him surrounded by the color cream. A small smile came on his face.

And Twilight said to me when I was young "easy there Casanova", yet here she is dating me along with a fine farm filly and now animal Pegasus.

Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity weren't up since the first two were athletic and needed rest and Rarity must always have her beauty sleep.

Spike woke Fluttershy up via nose boop.

“Good morning Miss Fluttershy,” Spike cheerfully greeted.

Fluttershy stirred from her sleep and opened her eyes and was happy to see Spike.

“Oh good morning Mister Spike, enjoyed the cuddles?” she giggled.

“Of course.”

Fluttershy gave a playful nuzzle to Spike before the two of them got up. Twilight already was awake as she was an early riser.

“Ah, good morning Fluttershy and Spike, I take it your rest was good?” the Unicorn greeted.

“Oh, yes, it was so much better with Spike around,” Fluttershy responded.

All of a sudden a cannon shot could be heard going off. Twilight, Fluttershy, and Spike turned around and saw Pinkie Pie with a sheepish look on her face.

"Aha... must be the soup, girls," Pinkie sheepishly spoke.

"None of us had gas," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

"Oh."

It was from that cannon shot that the rest awoke.

"DARLIN-- oh," Rarity commented.

A sigh could be heard from Applejack. Rainbow Dash just grumbled and included a comment about how Pinkie Pie was firing the cannon every hour of the night. The other three then gathered to meet the four of them.

"Good morning dears," Rarity greeted.

"Mornin'."

"Good Morning."

They then enjoyed a good breakfast of cupcakes that Pinkie Pie somehow managed to preserve through the climb to the cave. They then packed up everything and continued their climb up the mountain. They then reached the crevice that the dragon was taking his nap. Fluttershy started trembling again. Spike held her hoof to keep her calm to remind her that he was also the same as them anyways or can be.

"Ready to go in Fluttershy? We've got a job to do," Spike asked.

Twilight also was to join them in persuading the dragon since Twilight is Twilight. The three of them then went in, the other four watching from the exit of the cave. They approached the dragon.

"Mr. Dragon," Twilight tried to begin.

Nothing.

"Excuse me."

Nothing.

"Mr. Dragon."

The dragon stirred.

"Oh, good, you're awake. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Twilight--"

The dragon yawned and sent a very stink breath across the trio. Even Spike's eyes were watering from it.

"Augh! Puh! Sparkle, and my friends and I are residents here in Equestria. Ponyville, to be exact. We've come her to ask that you find another spot to take your nap. It's just that you seem to be doing an awful lot of snoring, and every time you do you send out a terrible cloud of smoke. *coughs* Equestria simply can't survive a hundred years in a dark haze. You understand, don't you?"

The dragon saw Spike and saw him as a threat, he snorted loudly which sent the three of them careening out of the cave and knocking over the four ponies waiting outside like bowling pins. This was enough to cause Fluttershy to snap, no one hurts her dragon or anyone in the Harem for that matter.

"How dare you... How dare you! Listen here, mister. Just because you're big doesn't mean you get to be a bully. You may have huge teeth, and sharp scales, and snore smoke, and breathe fire. But you do not-- I repeat-- You! Do! Not! Hurt! My! Friends! You got that?"

This is going down... HARD. The dragon could only whimper that it was being yelled at in such a way.

"Well?!"

"But that dragon is a threat," was the dragon's response.

"And I am very sorry about not considering that. But you're bigger than he is, and you should know better. You should also know better than to take a nap where your snoring can become a health hazard to other creatures."

"But I--"

"Don't you 'but I' me, mister. Now what do you have to say for yourself? I said, what do you have to say for yourself?"

The dragon could only cry, it realized what it did wrong. Fluttershy softened her tone.

"There, there. No need to cry. You're not a bad dragon, you just made a bad decision. Now go pack your things. You just need to find a new place to sleep. That's all."

The dragon obliged and flew off to find a new napping place, surprisingly leaving behind all the gold and jewels... on second thought the dragon scooped it all up and took it with him causing money to rain down over places in Equestria including Ponyville. Rioting happened and Apple Bloom was just amused and giggled at the nature of the Ponyville residents. Still, Apple Bloom picked up a few gems to give to her drakefriend for when he returns as he deserved a treat for being a good dragon.

Happy with their success at getting the dragon out, although Rarity was a bit sad not to have some gems, the septet then made their way back down the mountain, again stopping at the cave for the night, eating, resting, and finishing their journey back down. They were greeted by Apple Bloom as they trotted/walked into Ponyville.

"Fluttershy, how do ya put up with this bunny?" She asks as she points at Angel Bunny.

"Eh... you get used to it I guess?" Fluttershy giggled, "oh, and also I have news for you."

"Yes?" Apple Bloom asked.

After Fluttershy told her about her also joining her and Twilight in the Harem, Apple Bloom was quite excited. She commented that they should hang out one day in the future. Lastly, Apple Bloom treated Spike to the gems she picked up earlier to which he happily gobbled down.

"So where'd you get these from?" Spike asked.

"Oh Spike, these rained down from when you seven got the dragon to leave, you should have seen the scene down here."

All eight of them laughed at the silliness that is Ponyville citizens.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I am happy to report that the dragon has departed our fair country, and that it was my good friend, Fluttershy, who convinced him to go. This adventure taught me that sometimes you'll need to have a friend to count on when you are scared. A true friend will always be there for you when you need them the most, and they can help you even overcome your greatest fears.

Always your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

P.S. Ponyville residents are strange.

The eight of them then trotted/walked back to the Golden Oaks Library to debrief and relax while all around them Ponyville residents fought over the rained gold.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E11: Winter Spike Up

S1E8: Look Before You Spike

It was an overcast afternoon, Ponyville residents having been calmed down after fighting over gold are now totally, diligently preparing for a scheduled storm that is to make up for one skipped by the weather team by accident. Applejack and Rarity were two of the ponies tasked with preparations. Rarity was apparently decorating the branches of the trees, Applejack was taking them down so there would be less debris.

"Hmm. Hah! Perfect!" Rarity commented as she beautified one of the branches after putting it back on.

Applejack being not amused of course lassoed it and yanked it down.

"Just take the broken limbs down, Rarity. Don't ya'll care about nothing other than prettifying?" Applejack sneered.

"Somepony has to. You were making an absolute mess of the town square, Applejack."

"Yeah, well for one we are going to be tossing these branches away so there's no debris flying around from the storm. We take these branches down early so they don't cause a problem in the future for any of the citizens."

"I simply cannot imagine why the Pegasus ponies would schedule a dreadful downpour this evening and ruin what could have been a glorious sunny day."

"Well they're doing this to make up for an accidentally skipped sprinkle," Applejack matter-of-factly stated then off to the side, "darn it Rainbow Dash."

It then proceeded to rain with dramatic effect. Rarity of course did not like to get her mane all unkempt.

"Oh no! My wonderfully styled mane shall be ruined!" Rarity bawled.

"Ya should'a hurried up and finished the job already there Rares'."

"This is quite the heavy rain!"

"Hmmm... oh! Hunker down to your heart's content while I finish things," Applejack continues while pointing to the underneath of a bench.

Rarity immediately ran over there but found the underneath way beneath her standards.

"NOPE!" Rarity spoke unladylike.

"Fine then, Ah'm not in the mood for bickering so ya be on your way now," Applejack replied.

Both then backed up slowly giving each other the stink eye, then lightning struck and the rain got worse causing them to gallop back and hold on to each other.

"Perhaps we should stick together for now and find some shelter," Rarity commented.

"Uh-huh, perhaps we should. And fast."

Theme.

Applejack was hiding under that bench she was talking about... it was muddy... not fun stuff. Rarity opted to stay out in the rain and let the wind blow her mane around. It was then Twilight called them out to get into her house since well... duh.

"Come on in girls, quick!" Twilight commented.

"Whoa! Are ya sure inside a tree is the best place to be in a lightning storm?" Applejack questioned.

"Ehhhh... the tree next to my house is taller, lightning always strikes the taller object so yeah we'll be fine," Twilight shrugged it off.

"We are most grateful for your invitation," Rarity commented then turned to Applejack and scowled, "uh, do be a polite house guest and go wash up please won't you?"

Applejack grumbled a bit and went outside to hose her dirty hooves down.

"Some storm, huh? The Pegasus ponies sure have outdone themselves this time. I hope you and Applejack don't have any trouble getting home," Twilight continued.

"It may indeed be a problem."

"Well, you're welcome to stay if need be. Spike, Apple Bloom, and Fluttershy are here with me. The Harem has to bond after all. Looks like all of us are staying here for the night at this rate."

"Oh, hi Rarity," Fluttershy says as she comes down the stairs to the library, "we don't mind having extra ponies over for the sleepover."

"Thank you darling," Rarity commented.

"I have a book--" Twilight tried to begin.

Spike and Apple Bloom came down the stairs. Spike swatted the book out of her magic.

"Awww silly Twilight," Spike started.

"Ya don't need a book to have a good sleepover," Apple Bloom finished.

"Oh, so how do you do a sleepover?" Twilight asked.

"Well my naive marefriend, let me and Apple Bloom take care of it~" Spike cheerfully said.

It was then that Applejack finished hosing herself down after having technical difficulties that only result from being an Earth Pony and trotted in.

"So, what did Ah miss?" Applejack asked, "Oh hi sis'."

"Hi!" Apple Bloom blared, "We're going to have a sleepover!"

Applejack was not in the mood to spend any more time with Rarity sooooo...

"Uhhh will ya' look at the time, Ah should get going, you know, apples and such..." Applejack sprinted out the door.

Lightning just struck, and Applejack came galloping back in.

"Or... maybe Ah'll just stay here since Apple Bloom is here already."

"Harem sleepover at Twilight Sparkle's with Rarity and Applejack! Yay!" was Spike, Apple Bloom, and surprisingly Fluttershy's exclamation.

"Alright lets see... lets start off with makeovers~" Twilight Sparkle then pulled out a checklist.

Spike and Apple Bloom could only facehoof at that.

Never mind.

So, a little bit later, all of them were wearing mud masks and cucumbers, well except for Spike, he was busy getting his spines all polished by Fluttershy.

"Oh, your scales are coming quite shiny you know Spike," Fluttershy cooed.

"Yeah, getting these things polished clean is a whole different story from taking a bath," Spike chuckled in reply.

Applejack wasn't in the best mood.

"So yer tellin' me that Ah have to wash off the mud off my hooves but ya'll can put mud on our faces?" she questioned.

"Oh no no no darling, this is not any mud, it's a mud mask, a very special blend of items that rejuvenates the coat, it's also quite cool and relaxing as well," Rarity replied.

"*sigh*"

Applejack was not feeling it, but at least her younger sister was enjoying it as she talked with Twilight about their adventures with the dragon as well as how Fluttershy joined them. They then finished their makeovers.

"Makeovers, check, Oooo! Ghost stories! Who wants to go first?" Twilight asked.

Fluttershy meeped and dashed up to the bedroom and hid under the sheets.

"Well looks like it won't be her," Twilight continued.

Applejack, ready to release all her perturbation, went first.

"Ah'll go first! I'd like to tell y'all the terrifying tale of the prissy ghost who drove everypony crazy with her unnecessary neatness. Oo-oo! I'm sure ya'll familiar with that one?"

Applejack just got a few blank blinks from Apple Bloom, Spike, and Twilight. Rarity was of course offended and retorted.

"Never heard of it, but I have a much better one. It's the horrifying story of the messy, inconsiderate ghost who irritated everypony within a hundred miles! Oo-oo!"

And of course again, Apple Bloom, Spike, and Twilight all just gave her blank blinks and of course were confused.

What has gotten into mah' sister? That is just downright rude, and she was the one who taught me to be nice.

"That's not a real story. You made it all up," Applejack complained.

"It is a ghost story, they're all made up," Rarity retorted.

Just then a perfectly timed lightning strike happened. Twilight turned out the lights at that moment for dramatic effect. Apple Bloom screamed and clung to Spike. Applejack and Rarity could only cower. Twilight then turned on a flashlight and began telling her story.

"I've got one! This story is called 'The Legend of the Headless Horse'. *lightning strike* It was a dark and stormy night, *lightning strike* just like this one. *lightning strike* And there were ponies having a slumber party, *lightning strike* just like this one... *lightning strike*" Twilight began.

"And just when *lightning strike* the last pony thought she was safe, *lightning strike* there, *lightning strike* standing right behind her, *lightning strike* just inches away *lightning strike* was-- *lightning strike* The HEADLESS HORSE!" *SUPER LIGHTNING STRIKE*

Apple Bloom could froze up and squeezed Spike so tight he almost loss circulation. Applejack and Rarity clung to each other in fear. Twilight of course just being thoroughly entertained by their reactions.

"Ghost story, check. Now, who wants s'mores?" Twilight chirped.

"Oooo! Me!" Fluttershy popped her head out of the door happily, glad that the ghost stories were over.

They then began to make s'mores. Rarity of course was being overly delicate with the process.

"Then you place one marshmallow on the top of the chocolate and be sure it's centered-- that's critical for structural integrity -- and then carefully put another perfectly square graham cracker on the top. And done! Ta Da!" Rarity chirped with a laugh.

Twilight was impressed as she never really went camping when she was young, it was great that she could finally experience youthful things.

"Ooo!" Twilight mused like a little school filly.

Apple Bloom of course was amused at Twilight's childish behavior about s'mores. She felt happy to know that they are helping her experience the wonders of sleepovers. Fluttershy commented on the s'mores.

"You know, I love having s'mores since it reminds me of outdoors camping, of course with the animals all around to enjoy and nature to look at, and a good snack, it just can't be beat," Fluttershy squee'ed.

Apple Bloom could appreciate that also, considering she went on camping trips with Applejack before. Apple Bloom and Fluttershy then told Twilight and Spike of their camping trip tales, it was interesting to say the least. It was heartwarming until...

"Nah, you just eat 'em!" Applejack bursted in and chomped the s'more that Rarity made down then burped.

"*sigh* You could at least say excuse me," Rarity commented off to the side.

"Awwwwww," Applejack adopted a cute sounding voice, "Ah was just about to, but you interrupted me. Pardon."

Apple Bloom felt a bit humiliated that her sister was acting in such a way, it was just not normal to see Applejack do such things in front of almost the whole gang. Twilight broke the awkwardness by continuing down her list.

"Alright then... s'mores, check. Next up is pillow fighting!" Twilight was being cautious after watching Applejack and Rarity's unusual behavior.

She knew that "Truth or Dare" would only happen if they calmed down. Unfortunately for her, she didn't know what pillow fighting was. She got swatted by a pillow from Apple Bloom who giggled until she was swatted by a pillow from Fluttershy. The three of them and Spike started to fight with pillows. Twilight was still trying to figure out what it was apparently. Rarity didn't want in until...

"Oh, please. I am not interested at all in participating in something so crude..." she got hit in the face with a pillow thrown from Applejack, "Oh! IT! IS! ON!"

Rarity started using her magic to throw pillows back at Applejack. The pillow fight between the two started to get so intense that Twilight, Apple Bloom, Spike, and Fluttershy got buried in the pillows they were throwing and they stopped fighting as they just sat there getting buried in the pillows. It was at that moment that Twilight figured it out.

"Oh!!!!! Pillow... Fight!!!! Oof!" Twilight exclaimed as she got pelted with more pillows, "girls, do you think you can turn it down a notch?"

"Ah will if she will!" Applejack yelled.

"No, you started it!" Rarity yelled back.

Fluttershy was shocked now at Rarity's behavior, that was very unlike the Rarity that she remembered from their spa dates that they usually go on. Apple Bloom was being very tolerable of her older sister's behavior surprisingly, she was getting very close to her snapping point though, even Spike saw it visible on her face.

"Spike, I'm sorry if my sister is being a bit... rude?" Apple Bloom apologized to Spike.

"Don't worry about it Apple Bloom. I'm sure they'll snap out of it... eventually..." Spike replied while giving her a pat on the head.

Twilight decided after that, not being in the mood for more "fun", that it was time to go to sleep. After cleaning up all the pillows and feathers from Applejack and Rarity's pillow war, they all took their baths taking turns. It then came time for them to get to sleep. Of course the Harem of Spike, Apple Bloom, Fluttershy, and Twilight slept on Twilight's bed while Applejack and Rarity had to share a bed themselves.

Mah younger sister is so lucky to be able to be with a great dragon like Spike... while I have to share a bed with... that unicorn...

Ooo, Fluttershy is sooooo lucky she has that dragon! Look how cutely she is curled around Apple Bloom... while I have to share a bed with that farm pony...

Yes, Fluttershy was curled around Apple Bloom while Twilight was curled around Spike. Spike and Apple Bloom were cuddled up in between the two mares. They all then started to drift off peacefully. They would have gotten good sleep BUT...

"Keep your muddy hooves on your side of the bed," Rarity scowled.

"Mah hooves ain't muddy," Applejack retorted.

"They were. There might still be a little on them."

"There ain't, see?" Applejack held a hoof up.

"Eww! Anyways, I have to make the bed so the blanket is right," Rarity pulled the sheets off while Applejack was sitting on it causing her to flop onto the floor.

"Hey!"

Rarity then made the bed with the sheets taut. Applejack was about to get in BUT...

"Ah ah ah! You'll ruin it. You have to do it like this," Rarity wriggled into the sheets slowly and let out a sigh of relief.

Applejack was not having any of it.

"Yeah, that's not going to happen," she jumped into bed, "GERONIMO!"

Rarity was launched off the bed and thudded onto the bedroom floor.

"Hey!"

"Ahhhh," Applejack sighed in comfort.

"You did that on purpose! Now get off so I can fix the sheets again," Rarity yelled.

"Can't hear ya, Ah'm asleep. *totally believable snores here*"

Rarity was perturbed.

"Well you will move if you want any sheets!" Rarity pulled the sheets off from Applejack which caused her to fall onto the floor.

"Hey! Give those back!" Applejack exclaimed.

"I will not!"

"Yes you will!"

"Won't!"

"Will!"

"Won't!"

"Will!"

"Won't!"

"Will!"

Twilight Sparkle has had enough, and Apple Bloom also hit her final straw.

"ENOUGH!" Both mare and filly exclaimed.

Twilight started, "It says right here on my list that we should have fun, and thanks to you two I can't check that off!"

"I've been trying my hardest to get along," Applejack tried to reason.

"No, it is I who have been trying my best," was Rarity's reasoning.

"No, it was me."

"No, it was I!"

"Me!"

"I!"

Apple Bloom raged.

"Ah can't believe you two, it was originally going to just be me, Fluttershy, Twilight, and Spike having a peaceful time bonding as a Harem, but you two just ruined all the fun we were going to have! Sis' why would you do this to me..." Apple Bloom blared.

Twilight finished off, "I hope you are happy, both of you. You've ruined my very first slumber party, not to mention my special time with Spike's Harem. The makeover, the s'mores, the pillow fight... I mean, is there anything else that could possibly go wrong?!?!"

Just then another lightning strike struck the taller tree next to Twilight's place.

"Sorry that I asked..." Twilight cowered.

Applejack took this as a chance to throw more darts at Rarity. The damaged top of the tree started to lean towards another Ponyville resident's hut. Spike and Fluttershy were also awake at this time.

"Ya see? That's why we needed to take down all the loose branches in town, NOT spiffy 'em up," Applejack jeered.

"But I--" Rarity began.

"Outta mah way, missy! Time's a-wastin'."

Applejack then threw a lasso out the bedroom window and latched it onto the loose treetop. Rarity was genuinely concerned about what Applejack was going to do with that treetop.

"Wait! Stop! Don't!" Rarity pleaded.

Applejack of course wasn't going to have any of it.

"No waiting! No stopping! DOING! And that, my friend, is what we call getting 'er done," Applejack pulled the lasso...

The treetop being all "Yo' Dawg I heard you like trees..." blasted through the window and entered the bedroom causing massive chaos. Rarity commented.

"I tried to tell you that it would come crashing down in here."

"Well, ya should'a tried harder," Applejack turned to the Harem, "I'm mighty story Twilight."

Twilight Sparkle blew a gasket.

"It's... well... NOT OKAY! There's a giant tree branch in the middle of my bedroom! Not to mention everything I was frustrated about earlier!" Twilight barked out, Spike and Apple Bloom trying to calm the crazed unicorn down.

Fluttershy was muttering something on the lines of, "I know I would like to be a tree... but this is NOT what I had in mind."

Spike and Fluttershy took Twilight downstairs to the living room for some relaxing tea.

Apple Bloom turned around before she too left and yelled at them, "you two clean this up! Ah think you've done enough for our bonding moments for today!"

Applejack and Rarity were in shock. A filly just yelled at them for something valid. Rarity began with the books, which was a pointless and futile effort since they were already battered.

"What in tarnation are y'all doin' over there?" Applejack barked, the wind from the open window not helping in transmitting her voice.

"Cleaning up this mess somepony made. Who was that again? Oh... right, that's you," Rarity seethed.

"We gotta do somethin'!"

Rarity at first ignored.

"*grunts* Rarity, for pony's sake, stop sweatin' the small stuff and help me get rid of this thing! I said hussle over here and help me!" Applejack then realized what a silly pony she was being, especially after being all dumb in front of her own younger sister, she deserved that yelling, "*sigh* look, I'm sorry, alright?"

What? Did she just apologize? Now's the time to listen Rarity. Chop chop now.

"What was that?" Rarity responded.

"I said I'm sorry! I should have listened to you when you noticed this was where the branch would end up. Yer' annoying attention to detail would have saved us from this whole mess. But right now, ya need to stop being so dang fussy picking up all the little things and help me move the one big thing in here that actually matters! Please!" Applejack pleaded.

Rarity looked at the messy work.

"Uh... uh, but I'll get all icky..."

"Consarnit! What the... *sigh* I mean, yes gettin' all icky is often a side effect of hard work. But y'all need to get over it, on account that I just can't fix this mess I made myself. I need your help."

Rarity realized what a prissy pony she was being.

"Let's do this."

They then managed to clean up all of the tree that was in Twilight's bedroom and cleared out all of the debris. Any leftover loose branches Rarity turned into nice decor like she did at the beginning of the episode. Turns out the Harem heard the whole thing while they were all drinking tea trying to calm their nerves down, it was quite touching to know that two friends came on even terms. They trotted into the bedroom and saw everything was neat, there was even branch decor on the floor.

"Ooo! Pretty!" Apple Bloom and Fluttershy commented.

"I'm quite impressed Applejack and Rarity, you managed to clean up this mess and finally be on even terms," Twilight congratulated.

"Thank you kindly Twilight," Applejack thanked.

"Thank you darling," Rarity began, then noticed herself all icky, "oh, I do look horrible."

Applejack got an idea. She put cucumbers on Rarity's eyes.

"Better?" Applejack asked.

Rarity smiled.

"Better," Rarity chimed in.

Rarity then gave Applejack a hug.

"Awwww," The Harem cooed.

Fluttershy and Apple Bloom then got an idea and whispered to each other about it. It was a sort of reward for them being able to make up for all their differences.

"Hey sis' and Rarity! Quick! Game Time! I dare ya to kiss the drake ya like!" Apple Bloom winked at Applejack.

"Oh, and Rarity, the same goes to you too," Fluttershy winked at Rarity.

Fluttershy was told of Rarity's little thing she had going for Spike while Applejack and Apple Bloom had talked about it briefly as seen in Season 1 Episode 1. Of course the two mares couldn't be much more happier and they both surrounded Spike and both gave him a kiss, one on each cheek. The poor drake could only faint. The four mares and one filly just laughed at how much love he's getting.

After Rarity and Applejack cleaned up, further into the night they were playing "I Spy". They were playing in teams. It was Applejack and Rarity vs. Twilight and Fluttershy vs. Apple Bloom and Spike. It was Applejack and Rarity vs. Twilight and Fluttershy at this round.

"Is it bigger than a barn?" Applejack asked.

"Nope~" Fluttershy chirped.

"Is it it smaller than a saddle?" Rarity questioned.

"Nope~ Only three of your twenty questions left!" Twilight replied.

"We're never gonna guess what yer' thinking of. It could be anything." Applejack commented.

"Are we getting warmer?" Rarity continued.

"Why? Is it too cold in here for you? I can turn up the heat," Twilight worried.

"I think she means are we getting any closer with our guesses?" Applejack matter-of-factly explained.

"Oh! No, and that technically counted as a question, so only two more left!" Twilight joked.

"Is it... a six-legged pony with a purple polka-dotted mane and shooting stars coming out of his eyes?" Applejack guessed.

Twilight went wide-eyed then decided to play with them.

"That's it!" Twilight exclaimed.

"It is?" Applejack and Rarity were astonished.

"No. *chuckle* It's that," she spoke pointing to the telescope, "but it was so nice to see you two finally getting along, I wanted you two to be able to win together."

They all laughed together and had a good time. When they finished up with all of the games, they wrapped up and finished drinking their tea.

"I declare my first slumber party a success!" Twilight happily chirped in, "have fun, check." (Awww there goes my streak... oh wells.)

All of them cheered. They then went back up to the bedroom. Apple Bloom and Fluttershy beckoned Applejack and Rarity to join them since they were part of the Harem as well. The 4 mares slept in a circle around the filly and drake, with their head resting on the one in front's flank. Apple Bloom, Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy all dozed off. Twilight decided to write a letter to Princess Celestia.

Dear Princess Celestia,

It's hard to believe that two ponies who seem to have so little in common could ever get along. But I found out that if you embrace each other's differences, you'd just might be surprised to discover a way to be friends after all.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

Twilight then had Spike send it. She then gave Spike a kiss on the lips.

"Thank you, for always being there for me," Twilight cooed.

The final two then went to sleep, the branch decor that Rarity had made being of the four mares, filly, and drake themselves. It really was a good sleepover indeed.

Camera pan over the branch decor then a zoom out then a fade to black with peaceful music with the storm in the background.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E12: Call of the Spike

S1E9: Spike Gossip

Twilight Sparkle and Spike were taking a nice stroll through Ponyville, again on one of their dates. Sadly it seems that no one in Ponyville is there to also enjoy the wonderful sunlit day.

"Where is everypony?" Twilight asks.

"I have no idea Twilight," Spike matter-of-factly replies.

It was then that Pinkie Pie beckoned the duo over to a darkened Sugarcube Corner.

"Psst! Twilight, over here! Hurry!"

Of course since it was their friend, they jumped in and found the rest of the Harem plus Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash there. Applejack decided to explain what was going on.

"We're hidin' from her!" She exclaimed as she points out the window where they could see a zebra outside. The zebra then turned to look at them. The majority of them except Twilight and Spike all took cover.

Theme.

"Did you see her Twilight? Did you see... Zecora?" Apple Bloom trembled as she confided to one of her trusted sisters.

"Apple Bloom! I told you to never say that name," Applejack sternly and tersely replied.

"Well. I saw her glance this way..." Twilight began.

"Glance EVILLY this way," Pinkie corrected.

"... and then a bunch of you flip out for no good reason," she finished.

Applejack indeed flipped out for no good reason.

"No good reason?! You call protecting yer' kin no good reason?! Why, as soon as mah sister saw Zecora riding into town, she started shaking in her lil' horseshoes," Applejack blared.

Apple Bloom scowled, "Did not!"

Applejack continued nevertheless, "So I swept her up and brought her here."

"Ah trotted here myself!"

"For safe keeping."

"Applejack, I'm not a baby! I can take care of myself!"

"Not from that creepy Zecora."

It was at this point that the others started joining in on roasting Zecora.

"She's mysterious," Fluttershy started.

"Sinister," Rainbow continued.

"And spooooookyyyyyy!" Pinkie finished.

Twilight just groaned at this. She wasn't buying any of it until she saw proof.

"Twilight, yer' not buying any of this either are ya, right?" Apple Bloom asked Twilight.

"At the moment no."

That comment was enough to reassure Apple Bloom. Rarity then continued the comment chain.

"Just look at those stripes! So garish!"

Oh no she just did not say that. Twilight decided to clear up what Zecora was.

"She's a zebra," Twilight matter-of-factly stated.

Everyone else except for Apple Bloom and Spike replied, "A what?!"

"A zebra, and her stripes aren't a fashion choice Rarity, they're what she was born with," Twilight finished.

Rarity fainted... racist. Anyways moving on...

"Born where? I've never seen a pony like that in these parts, 'cept her!" Applejack continued the roast.

"Well she's probably not from here, and she's not a pony. My books say that zebras come from a faraway land. But I've never seen her in Ponyville. Where does she live?" Twilight asked.

"The Everfree Forest," Applejack matter-of-factly stated.

Pinkie Pie had made up a song about Zecora to which she then sang, but the author of this story was too lazy to type it. Twilight Sparkle then commented on how catchy it was. Still, Twilight was nevertheless not convinced.

"This so far is just a whole bunch of gossip and rumors. Now tell me, what EXACTLY have you seen Zecora do?" Twilight wanted the truth.

"Well... once a month she comes into Ponyville," Rainbow started.

Twilight began to mock with an "Oooooooo".

"Then, she lurks by the stores," Rarity continued after composing herself.

"Oh myyyyyyy," Twilight continued her mocking.

"And then, she digs at the ground," Fluttershy finished.

Twilight finished her mocking then tried to explain, "Good gracious! *ahem* Okay, I'm sorry. But how is any of this bad? Maybe she's coming to town to visit?"

"Yeah! Maybe she's trying to be neighborly!" Apple Bloom chirped.

"And maybe she's not lurking at the stores, maybe she's going to them, lurk-free, to do some shopping?" Twilight continued.

"Yeah! Everypony likes to shop. You know what I think?" Apple Bloom tried to begin... BUT...

"Hush and let the big ponies talk Apple Bloom," Applejack spoke.

Apple Bloom raged.

"Oh yeah? Well we both are dating Spike and he's younger than both of us, and ya don't say anything about that? Ah'm done here, come on Spike, lets go and have some 'small pony' talk," Apple Bloom jeered.

Apple Bloom and Spike then went to the back and started eating a cake and chatting about things in general, giggling at feeding each other pieces of cake. Applejack paid no attention although she just got SHREKT again. Rainbow Dash continued their conversation.

"What about digging at the ground? You've got to admit that's weird," Rainbow matter-of-factly comments.

"What if she's digging for innocent creatures?" Fluttershy meeped.

"Fluttershy, you fed innocent little worms to birds in Season 1 Episode 7," Twilight matter-of-factly states.

"Good point," Fluttershy replies.

"I am sure there is an explanation for everything that Zecora does. And if anypony here were actually brave enough to approach her, she would find out the truth," Twilight smiled, then looked at the rest of the Mane 6 just not doing anything.

"No one? Wow. Fine I'll go then," Twilight spoke.

Always gotta be the main character huh?

The rest of the Mane 6 suddenly agreed to go with Twilight to confront Zecora.

Transition to Everfree Forest here.

So Twilight and the rest of the Mane 6 left Apple Bloom and Spike to their little chit-chat and went on their way to the Everfree Forest. They of course found Zecora who was busy making her way back to her hut. She noticed the Mane 6 who were now standing in Poison Joke.

"Beware! Beware, you pony folk! Those leaves of blue are not a joke!" Zecora warned them.

"Y-you keep your creepy mumbo-jumbo to yourself, ya hear?" Applejack retorted.

The 5 of Twilight's friends started speaking things against Zecora. Twilight had enough of it. Of course Zecora was quite upset about it and gave them a glare. The 5 of them then retreated and galloped away for their life leaving Twilight alone. The 5 of them were confused as to why Twilight stayed.

"Where's Twilight?" Rainbow asked.

"*gasp* she's still there! It's too late to help her now!" Pinkie gasped.

They then went back to Sugarcube Corner and talked about all the spooky stuff that could be going on. Spike and Apple Bloom were not having any of it either, particularly Spike who found it down right offensive when he was also of different species.

"You know Apple Bloom, I can't believe our friends would act this way towards Zecora, I mean, even I'm of different species and yet 3 of them out there are dating me and this is how they treat another species?" Spike fumed.

"Ah know right! Just because we are different doesn't mean anything! Ah mean I'm very sure that Zecora was just trying to get supplies," Apple Bloom added.

"Yep, you got that right. I think since Twilight is still back there, she doesn't believe them also, well at least that's what I'm getting from what the 5 of them are talking about," Spike hoped.

Indeed Spike was right, Twilight was tired of watching her friends act in such a way, so she decided to approach Zecora. (And this is the part where I write super smarty to avoid having to rhyme.) Turns out Zecora wasn't as bad as her friends made her out to be. She was quite skilled in alchemy and it turns out she was going to Ponyville to try get a specific ingredient. Twilight apologized for her friends' behavior. Zecora then mentioned specifically that the plant that her and her friends were walking through was Poison Joke, and showed her the page in the book "Supernaturalist" that had the cure as well as information on the plant. Twilight then understood what Zecora's rhyme was all about. Twilight didn't want to give the cure to her friends yet since they needed to see Zecora for the wonderful alchemist she really is. Since there wasn't enough time left in the day to get all the stuff to cure Twilight, Zecora apologized and asked if Twilight could come back the next day to get the cure. To this Twilight agreed saying that she'll bring herself and two friends (Apple Bloom and Spike) along to talk some more, deciding that her 5 friends will have to say they want to go to if they want to be cured. They then said their farewells and Twilight made her way back to Sugarcube Corner to pickup Spike and go home. Her friends thought she was brainwashed when she spoke of how great Zecora was unfortunately.

The next day Twilight arose to find that she couldn't use her magic unlike her Prime Universe counterpart. She looked in the mirror and hoof-combed her mane so she could see her horn, what she saw in the mirror she just laughed at. Her horn was floppy and blue polka-dotted. Of course that plant would pick her main talent as her joke. She went downstairs to the living room where Spike just laughed at Twilight's joke. Of course Twilight had earlier told Spike about Zecora. Of course Spike believed her since she is his life-long friend and trust like that isn't just broken easily. It was then that the rest of the 5 plus Apple Bloom entered the library.

"Ahf beenf pfursed! Zthecora put a cursthe on me!" Pinkie exclaimed.

Twilight of course along with Spike just laughed at Pinkie Pie's joke. It was quite fitting for the one who talked a lot to be getting her tongue all weird. The next pony who trotted, or rather crashed in was Rainbow Dash.

"Ugh, flying is much more difficult than I remembered, very sure it's a curse," Rainbow commented.

There was more laughter from the Spilight duo as Rainbow Dash's wings were on backwards, fitting that she is the type who likes to fly a lot. Next in was Rarity.

"I hate to say this, but I agree with Rainbow on this one," Rarity exclaimed.

Her mane was like that of a hippie. Quite fitting considering looks is all Rarity is concerned about. Twilight and Spike kept seeing hilarity the Poison Joke possessed and just cracked up. Lastly, Apple Bloom trotted in along with Fluttershy. Suddenly a voice could be heard but Apple Bloom's mouth was closed.

"I hate to say I told ya so, Twilight, but I told ya so!" Applejack yelled.

Applejack was tiny. Well looks like Apple Bloom is the bigger sister now. Anyways Fluttershy didn't want to speak. At least until...

"Good gravy, girl! What's wrong with you?!" Applejack exclaimed while jumping onto Fluttershy's back from Apple Bloom's.

It was then that Fluttershy spoke in a very deep manly voice.

"I don't want to talk about it," Fluttershy spoke.

Spike and Twilight could only crack up on the ground. Applejack just got served, she is tiny now and has to rely on Apple Bloom. Fluttershy on the other hand, before her voice wasn't noticeable, but well... now it is. Spike decided to come up with names for them.

"This is hilarious! We got: Harity, Rainbow Crash, Spitty Pie, Apple Teeny, Flutterguy, and... uh... I got nothing, I mean Twilight Sparkle is a hard one to work with," Spike commented, "But still you're my Twilight~"

Twilight then tried to explain to her friends that it was Poison Joke that did it to them, but none of them listened except for Apple Bloom. Twilight told them that she was going to go there with Apple Bloom and Spike to get herself cured. Applejack of course objected.

"Since when do you get to take mah sister along with you on adventures?!" Applejack high-pitched yelled.

"Sis', Ah trust Twilight, she took care of me during your episode during Applebuck Season and she's a good role model," Apple Bloom spoke.

"But still you're mah sister by blood!" Applejack exclaimed.

"Ah don't see it that way, family takes care of each other no matter their differences, like me and Spike, or me and Twilight, and with the way you treated me during my bonding time with Fluttershy as well as now with me being 'too young for this talk', Ah am just ashamed to call you mah sister!" Apple Bloom blared.

The whole room came silent. Applejack, being tiny, just fumed.

"FINE! Just go! Ah don't want to put up with this anymore," Applejack yelled.

Twilight's 5 friends then all left, Applejack taking a ride with Pinkie Pie, to try and use their own remedies to get themselves cured of the "curse". Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike were all left alone.

"Do you think what Ah said was too extreme Twilight?" Apple Bloom worriedly asked.

"*sigh* yes it was kind of harsh, but I think you said the right thing, Applejack was treating you differently just since you thought differently and also were younger, I mean we are dating the same dragon and not to mention you are older than said dragon," Twilight reassured, "just give her some time to realize that a one-track mind isn't going to help her in this situation."

"Thank you Twilight," Apple Bloom gave Twilight a hug.

"Alright, so we all set?" Spike asked.

"I don't see what we are waiting for, so let's go!" Twilight cheerfully replied.

They locked up the library and departed to meet Zecora, Twilight interested in more talks about alchemy since she was more of a magic pony, Apple Bloom excited to talk to another species, and the same could be said for Spike since he was already of a different species to begin with.

Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike then met Zecora, Apple Bloom being fascinated at how an "Earth Pony"-like species could adapt and use alchemy to make up for no magic while Spike was just intrigued by the culture of yet another species of creature that lives in Equestria. Zecora then got on with the cure and had the trio help collect the items while she put the stuff together. Twilight would have been cured... BUT...

Meanwhile, the Mane 5 all but totally failed at their efforts to rid themselves of the "curse". They all met in front of the Golden Oaks Library since it was now locked.

"So what do we do now?" Rarity asked.

"Well, for one Ah'm ready to just go and yell at Zecora to fix us of this curse," Applejack sneered, "all in favor?"

All of them said "I".

"Well what're we waiting for? We have to save Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike!" Applejack hopped onto Rainbow Dash and rode... her... out through the Everfree Forest.

Rarity stumbled over her long mane and tail hairs but nevertheless was able to get outside. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie followed. The 5 of them marched through the Everfree Forest like a army. They stopped outside Zecora's Hut. It was only now that Rarity decided to make a comment on her mane's state.

"Oh... I look horrible!" Rarity whimpered.

"Plis place plooks horrible!" Pinkie spoke.

"Oh my. That place really does look horrible. Nice decorations... if you like creepy, that is," Rarity commented.

They then overheard Zecora speaking in her native language.

"Sthe sthtole my sthong! Shthe shtole mm mm!" Pinkie protested.

"She stole your song?" Rarity asked, "doesn't sound like it darling."

"Ah. Hmm... Pbth!" Pinkie then pleaded to Fluttershy to sing the song for her while she danced.

Fluttershy just sighed and complied, singing the full song while Pinkie danced.

"Ah don't know why Twilight didn't believe us though," Applejack asked.

They then overheard a line that Zecora spoke.

"Mmm! The perfect temperature for ponies, I presume. Now, where is that little Apple Bloom?"

They took it wrong.

"What if she already got Spike and Twilight? What if she's making Apple Bloom soup?!" Applejack worried.

That was apparently enough to send Applejack over the edge. She charged riding Rainbow Dash into Zecora's hut, causing massive mayhem. Zecora wasn't too pleased about this. She cursed a bit in her native language at what they were doing. She then managed to get a coherent sentence out.

"Ponies! What is this you... *crash* No! You know not what you do! You've gone and spilled my precious brew!" Zecora exclaimed.

"We're onto you Zecora. I didn't want to believe that you cursed us, but the evidence is overwhelming!" Rainbow yelled.

"You made me look ridiculous!" Rarity yelled.

"You made me sound ridiculous!" Fluttershy boomed.

"*Words that mean "You made me speak ridiculous!"*" Pinkie spoke.

Zecora fumed at the brashness and vulgarity these 5 ponies were presenting to her when she did nothing to harm them.

"How dare you! You destroy my home, destroy my work. Then rudely accuse me of being a jerk?" She blared.

"You put this curse on us, now you are going to UN-curse us!" Rainbow yelled.

"It is unwise to venture down this road. Your actions will make my anger explode!" Zecora continued.

"WHERE ARE OUR FRIENDS!" Applejack yelled at the top of her tiny little lungs.

Just at that moment Twilight, Apple Bloom, and Spike came back from another of their expeditions to gather the materials that Zecora asked of them. It can only be imagined how infuriated the three of them were when they saw Zecora's destroyed hut. Twilight even got to the point that she even questioned why she apologized for them if they were just going to do this.

"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!" Twilight fumed so much that her mane almost caught fire literally, luckily Apple Bloom kept her calm enough.

"Twilight! Apple Bloom! Spike! Y'all are ok!" Applejack relaxed.

"And why wouldn't we be?" Apple Bloom sarcastically asked.

"Because Zecora is an evil enchantress who cursed us and was going to cook you up to soup!" Rarity exclaimed.

The four (Zecora, Apple Bloom, Twilight, and Spike) just laughed at their friends' naivety.

"But I told you it wasn't a curse, and I also already went to see Zecora once remember?" Twilight spoke matter-of-factly.

Zecora continued to explain.

"If you will remember back, the words I spoke were quite exact."

"It was a warning. About that blue plant. It's called Poison Joke, just like Twilight told you earlier," Apple Bloom explained, knowing the four of them had the upper hand.

"That plant is much like Poison Oak, but its results are like a joke," Zecora rhymed more.

"What is that supposed mean?" Applejack asked.

"It means that this plant does not breed wrath. Instead it just wants a laugh," the zebra continued.

"...Will somepony please talk normal?" Applejack, ironically the country pony, asked.

"What she's saying is that we all ran into the Poison Joke when we confronted her the first time. All the problems we had are just little jokes played on us," Twilight continued to explain.

"LITTLE JOKES?! Very funny, hardy har har," Applejack sulked.

The Mane 5 were slowly becoming convinced.

"Ok, fine. But what about the cauldron?" Rainbow started.

"And the chanting?" Fluttershy continued.

"And the creepy decor?" Rarity finished.

Zecora explained to them of course.

"Treasures of the native land where I am from. This one speaks 'hello', and this 'welcome'," she pointed out two of the still intact masks.

"Lastly, that soup?" Applejack asked.

"Well, that pot wasn't for Apple Bloom, it was for all these ingredients we got. The cure for Poison Joke is a simple old-natural remedy. You just got to take a bubble bath!" Spike finished off clarifying everything they wanted to know about Zecora.

"Ya see friends, we're clearly alright, and Zecora was just trying to help us. In fact, it's just sad that all the Ponyville folks don't think highly of her compared to Spike who is also of an even different species," Apple Bloom spoke.

Applejack finally clicked.

"Ah'm so sorry sis' I shouldn't have doubted you and Twi' earlier, to make it up, me and the rest of us will clean up the mess we created in exchange for the remedy, we don't deserve to get such a thing fer' free after messing up a whole lot of priceless artifacts. And also sorry Zecora for doubting you," Applejack apologized for the Mane 5.

"Apology accepted dear pony friend, but please be sure the mess will end," Zecora accepted the apology. (Ugh I rhyme so terribly.)

The Mane 5 then cleaned up Zecora's hut and then restored it to top notch condition.

"Alright girls, thank you for following through with your word, now the problem here is that every time Zecora tries to come to Ponyville for a exclusive herb for her brew, in this case the one for Poison Joke, all the stores are mysteriously closed," Twilight explained to the Mane 5.

"Oh, I think we can help you with that," Fluttershy manly proclaimed.

All 9 of them shared a laugh at that. They then trotted all into Ponyville accompanying Zecora. Twilight trotted up to one of the vendors and said that they needed to talk. The Mane 6, Spike, and Apple Bloom then went throughout Ponyville with the Mane 6 still in their "joked" states and redeemed Zecora's reputation for her. The last stop they took was at the spa where, with all the ingredients for the bubble bath, they prepared a nice big tub of warm bathing vat with said ingredients. The Mane 6 then all jumped into the bath and found themselves cured relatively fast. Apple Bloom and Spike along with Zecora decided to join them since the ingredients are refreshing for the body as well. Pinkie Pie was so ecstatic to finally be able to talk again that she...

"Oh, my gosh! I never realized how horrible it is not to be able to talk. I mean, I love talking so much, and when I couldn't talk anymore, my tongue was all 'ehhhh'! It was the worst! Don't you agree, Fluttershy?"

Fluttershy, with her normal voice back finally...

"...yes."

All of them shared a laugh and were happy that everything had been settled and fixed.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today, my friends learned a very important lesson: Don't judge a book by its cover. A pony may look funny, unusual, or scary. But you must learn to look past that and learn who they are inside. Real friends don't care about your "cover", it's the "contents" that matter. And a good friend, similarly to a good book, is something that will last forever.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

It was now later in the evening and Zecora had went back to her hut to relax and wind down after being able to meet new friends. Applejack felt really bad for what she said to her younger sister, especially right in front of their shared drakefriend. Spike wasn't too happy about it either.

"Ah'm sorry little sis', is there any way Ah can make it up for you?" Applejack asked.

"Oh! Ah know! Can we have another sleepover at Twi's? With the Harem?" Apple Bloom chirped.

Applejack and Rarity of course were a bit unsettled by that, but nevertheless agreed to it, since both were in the wrong about Zecora earlier. Twilight just squee'd, happy to be able to have another chance at a sleepover but this time with 100% fun all the way through rather than what happened on her first one. Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie understandably were a bit flushed at that statement that Apple Bloom made.

That filly sure knows how to be very blunt sometimes.

Awwww I want to join!

Apple Bloom saw their faces.

"Rainbow and Pinkie? You can join too ya know," Apple Bloom matter-of-factly stated.

"Yay! Thank you, thank you!" Pinkie and Rainbow both hugged the small filly.

Rainbow squee'd.

"Yeahhh I have a soft side, don't tell anyone Apple Bloom," Rainbow got serious.

Apple Bloom just laughed and zipped her lips with her hoof. They then had a good sleepover and good night's rest.

It had been an interesting day indeed.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E13: Spike Weather Friends

S1E10: Spike of the Century

Fluttershy was busy humming while she was gathering flowers for Princess Celestia's CASUAL visit to Ponyville. It was then that the esteemed animal Pegasus encountered what she thought was one of the most adorable creatures she had ever seen... okay then... This creature was a Parasprite.

Oooo! Sprite! I love lemon-lime soda! It goes great in cakes! Oh Fluttershy is going to regret that~

Fluttershy then took care of said Parasprite. She offered the Parasprite an apple from the bucket that she got from Applejack earlier. The Parasprite immediately gobbled down the apple, then proceeded to eat all the apples in the bucket.

"Oh... my..." Fluttershy could only comment, "I should show you to my friends!"

Theme.

Twilight Sparkle. Yes, that unicorn. She was busy cleaning up the library with her drakefriend's assistance. She was having a good time having him by her side while spiffying up the place for Celestia's arrival... well until she was getting too preoccupied with thoughts of making sure everypony else was doing a good job as well... at that point she just made Spike do all the cleaning of the library. Luckily as Twilight was leaving, Apple Bloom came into the library originally having the intent to help Twilight and Spike since... she had nothing better to do that day with all her friends being busy. She saw Spike struggling with the huge workload he was tasked with. Of course the little filly jumped right in to help the poor drake. Meanwhile, Twilight then went outside to check on the other ponies' preparations. Apparently one of the said decorations was a banner that said "Welcome Princess Celest".

When asked about why in their right mind they would put up an incomplete banner for the princess, they responded, "We couldn't fit it all in."

Twilight made a comment on how everything needed to be in tip-top shape for the visit and then essentially demanded for them to fix it. She then checked up on Sugarcube Corner. It was there that Pinkie Pie was apparently chowing down on cakes that were meant for the Princess. The Cakes were not so happy about such Pinkie-ness going on in their bakery.

Luckily while Twilight and Pinkie Pie were having a chat about NOT eating Celestia's oh so precious cakes, Fluttershy came in with the Parasprite. Correction, there wasn't just one Parasprite, but three. Apparently Twilight, wanted to keep one despite not knowing what it is... being overcome with its... cute powers... Unlike a Prime Universe Pinkie Pie who was focused on finding a trombone, Pinkie Pie went on a full rant on why Parasprites are bad and why she needed to find a trombone. Apparently Twilight and Fluttershy were to occupied with the cuteness of the Parasprites to even care about Pinkie Pie's actually for once logical ranting. Pinkie Pie just pouted and felt one of her Pinkie Senses that directed her to the Golden Oaks Library of all places.

Why would my sense lead me here... *GASP* Spike's here with Apple Bloom! So cute! *squee* What's that Pinkie Sense? Chat with them about the Parasprites? Oh... Okie Dokie Lokie!

So chat Pinkie Pie did, being sure not to leave out any detail about Parasprites since she was one of the ponies who actually had experienced a Parasprite infestation first hand on the rock farm she used to live on. Apple Bloom and Spike of course wanted some level of proof to know if what she said was true. All Pinkie Pie could think of is if they saw the Parasprites multiply or destroy crops. The young drake and filly agreed to those terms for when they would actually start helping Pinkie Pie.

Meanwhile, Fluttershy and Twilight went to check up on Rarity and her outfit making... since apparently that's needed for Celestia's visit. What they didn't expect though was the one modeling for the dresses. It was none other than... RAINBOW DASH! (*Dun dun dun*) Apparently Rainbow Dash lost a bet with Rarity and so had to model for her. When Rarity and Rainbow Dash saw the Parasprites, yes plural, that Twilight and Fluttershy had they immediately fell under the cute spell as well. Applejack trotted in with a delivery of apples for Rarity who ordered some for a sweet apple pie that she was going to bake later. Of course, the farm pony also fell under the spell and grabbed a Parasprite as well. Poor Pinkie Pie who just trotted in couldn't get the 5 of her friends' attention and just gave up with her ears folded back.

Later into the night, when all of the 5 took their Parasprites home, at Twilight's place which was now spotless, Apple Bloom having gone home after a nice day with Spike, Twilight sighed contentedly at Spike and Apple Bloom's good work. The Parasprite was sleeping in Spike's old bed since he now sleeps with Twilight... as in... not that. The content unicorn then climbed into bed with her already sleeping drake and cuddled up with him and dozed off, hoping that the next day would be very good... everypony knows what those words mean.

Transition to the next day.

Twilight awoke. Wake up she did. She was quite refreshed from that sleep and nice cuddle with Spike. She opened her eyes.

Immediately she said, "NOPE!" and went back under the sheets for a while.

Now why is that? What would make a Unicorn like Twilight Sparkle who is the protege of the Princess immediately cower from her own home's interior? Well esteemed reader, if one were to look very closely at this library down to the detail... one would see that every single book is out of place and all the furniture is toppled over.

Twilight decided to confront what she thought and gave herself a pinch to make sure she wasn't dreaming. She wasn't dreaming in the slightest since that pinch definitely hurt. There were Parasprites everywhere. Apparently Spike had already left the library. Twilight already knew Spike wouldn't do any damage due to the fact that the Parasprites got into the refrigerator and ate everything which is probably the cause that they multiplied like so.

Now, dear reader, it is time to look at what Spike is doing, well to be more specific, what Apple Bloom and Spike are doing. Spike and Apple Bloom both immediately ran to Pinkie Pie when they saw what was going on in their homes with all the Parasprites that multiplied and devoured the food in their places. (A similar situation as described above took place at Sweet Apple Acres with Apple Bloom and Applejack.) They had the proof they needed at this point to trust Pinkie Pie with her plan. They weren't held back by Applejack or Twilight since they were earlier risers than their older friends (surprisingly). They found Pinkie Pie in Sugarcube Corner in a tactical outfit.

"So, I see you have arrived Privates Apple Bloom and Spike," Pinkie Pie seriously spoke.

Apple Bloom and Spike decided not to question Pinkie Pie. One never questions Pinkie Pie.

"Alright Captain Pinkie Pie, what do you want us to do?" Spike spoke.

Pinkie blushed a little bit at how Spike was just playing along.

*squee* Isn't he dreamy? FOCUS CAPTAIN. You got this! It's good to know that certain ponies trust my word, especially Apple Bloom and him~

"Alright you two, the plan of attack, we gather up all the brass, wind, and percussion instruments we can find and we put on a 3 pony... errr 2 pony and drake show for the Parasprites and have them follow us back into the Everfree Forest!" Pinkie explained quite simply which was a first. Pinkie Pie knew the town was in danger so she didn't beat around the bush like her normal attitude would be. This was not unnoticed by Apple Bloom and Spike.

Never seen Pinkie Pie take things this seriously, but I like how she knows when enough is enough.

I like this side of Pinkie Pie, it shows that even for a fun filled pony, she still uses her knowledge to help others when in times of danger. Oh Spike, take it easy. Your Harem is getting quite sizeable... ok having that pink party pony wouldn't be bad... FOCUS, Spike.

"RIGHT ON IT CAPTAIN PINKIE PIE," both Apple Bloom and Spike saluted their leader and ran right out of Sugarcube Corner to start collecting instruments.

"Ummmm guys? I have most of the instruments... right... here... nevermind," Pinkie called out.

Maybe you should have said that first Pinkie... oh wells, at least I know they are serious about it.

Moving back to the destruction at Twilight's house now, the rest of the Mane 6 other than Pinkie Pie all showed up at the library and had their suspicions that it was the Parasprites all confirmed when they saw the similar destruction.

"My gowns have been ruined!" Rarity wailed. (The gowns were knocked over and wrinkled, NOT eaten.)

"These things don't know personal space!" Rainbow complained.

"They ate mah apples!" Applejack... well duh...

"Oh... my... house... kinda got flooded with them... I'm sorry girls, I really am!" Fluttershy squeaked.

Twilight knew it wasn't Fluttershy's fault for not knowing that was the Parasprite's nature.

"Don't worry about it my fellow companion, I know you didn't intend for this to happen, but still we have to fix it, so who's with me?" Twilight spoke.

Of course all the ponies unanimously agreed.

"So, Fluttershy, can you talk to them since they are animals?" Rainbow asked.

"Oh, sadly I tried everything from begging and pleading but nothing seemed to work," Fluttershy matter-of-factly commented on that question.

"Well that's out of the question," Twilight started.

"Twilight, how about you cast a spell so they stop eating the food since it seems that's what they are targeting," Rarity asked.

"That's actually a good idea Rarity. Rainbow Dash, can you go gather up all the Parasprites into Ponyville Square?" Twilight started.

"On it!" Rainbow replied and did as she was told.

All the Parasprites were gathered into Ponyville Square via Rainbow's "Rain-blow Dry". Twilight of course cast the spell. What she didn't factor in was that all the spell does is just stop the Parasprites from eating food. So what do the Parasprites eat then? Well, they ate everything that wasn't food, that includes buildings. Chaos reigned in Ponyville as citizens were running around trying to keep their belongings safe from being eaten from the now object-eating Parasprites. Whoops. Twilight had a Plan B though.

"Screw it! Rainbow, gather them up again and lets roll them on over back to the Everfree Forest," Twilight suggested.

"Alright!" Rainbow replied again and did.

Na na na na na na na na na Katamari Damacy... Yeah, Rainbow indeed was making like Katamari and rolling up all the Parasprites into a ball. Twilight, Rarity, Applejack, and Fluttershy were escorting the big ball of all the Parasprites that Rainbow rolled up back to the Everfree Forest. Unfortunately for Rainbow Dash, the Parasprites dissapated again right near the outskirts of Ponyville and entering the Everfree Forest.

Back at Pinkie Pie headquarters, Spike and Apple Bloom returned empty handed since neither Twilight or Applejack would own such instruments.

"Aha... sorry Pinkie Pie, Ah didn't find anything..." Apple Bloom solemnly spoke.

"Me neither," Spike added.

"Silly filly and drake! I have instruments right here!" Pinkie Pie responded, "but still thank you for the effort."

Pinkie Pie gave them both a hug.

And there's another reason to love that dragon~

"Alright! Let's equip and start polka!" Pinkie chirped.

Spike equipped cymbals while Apple Bloom equipped a drum since she was a quadruped. Pinkie Pie... equipped all the remaining instruments from Trumpets to Harmonicas, somehow fitting all of them on her. They took to the streets and started the polka together while following the Parasprite trail left behind by the ball that Rainbow rolled. The Parasprites all followed of course.

Meanwhile Twilight Sparkle had to take care of the Princess' arrival. Yes, Princess Celestia arrived to the outskirts of Ponyville since that's where Twilight was. Twilight was just trying to be cool about it. She made small talk with Celestia while trying to keep her cool down. Luckily for Twilight, the two pony and drake polka of Pinkie Pie, Apple Bloom, and Spike all passed by bringing all the Parasprites along with them back to the Everfree Forest. Celestia, being the trolling princess she is, thanked Twilight for the parade in her honor. Celestia then asked Twilight if she had learned something today, well duh she did.

Today I learned that sometimes the solution to your problems come from where you least expect it. It is a good idea to stop and listen to you friends' opinions and perspective.

A good lesson indeed. Celestia then had to go to Fillydelphia to account for a similar situation. Of course that situation was dealt with via instruments as well. Back in Ponyville Twilight couldn't stop thanking Pinkie Pie, Spike, and Apple Bloom for saving their town... sorta...

"Thank you so much Pinkie Pie, I'm sure I would have been glue if it weren't for you," Twilight hugged Pinkie really tightly.

"No problem Twilight! Sometimes the best course of action when in doubt is just to do it!" Pinkie responded happily.

"Is there any way I can repay you Pinkie Pie?" Twilight asked.

"Oooo!" Pinkie replied, knowing full well in her heart what she wanted.

Pinkie Sense! Heart fluttering, batting eyes, and weak knees all at once?! It's time! Here we go Pinkie Pie!

"I want to join Spike's Harem!" Pinkie chirped matter-of-factly.

"Hmm? Why?" Twilight and Spike asked.

"Well for the reader, Spike, you were there to take care of me when I had the 'baked bads' and even stroked my mane *dreamy sigh*, and as of right now he trusted me with my solution for the Parasprites," Pinkie spoke calmly and very unlike the normal chirpy Pinkie.

"Well what do you think Spike?" Twilight, Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, Rarity, and Applejack all asked.

What exactly did that dragon say? This is "Friendship is Spike". DUH, of course the drake said yes. Also who can resist such a cute and peppy pony like Pinkie Pie? Just as long as she isn't hurt she'll be one of the greatest... (I said that too many times...) marefriends Spike could ever have. They all cheered and they all came in for a hug. Oh yeah... poor Rainbow Dash. (Whoops.)

"Hey! Earth to the Harem! Hate to break your bubble but can you look at the state of Ponyville?" Rainbow complained.

Ponyville was in shambles. Buildings had holes all around them. Rebuilding needed to be done. The 8 of them could only sigh as they went in to start rebuilding Ponyville.

*Sad Trombone*

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E14: Spiked for Success

S1E11: Winter Spike Up

Ah, it was a nice Winter morning. Yes it was indeed. Twilight Sparkle and Spike cuddled up as usual. Poor four mares and one filly, they should be able to cuddle that dragon also... anyways, today would be the day that Ponyville completely cleans up to prepare for springtime since... apparently they just like shoveling snow... and breaking ice... whatever. At least the planting trees and waking up the animals is logical. Ranting aside, Twilight woke up from her slumber first. She was excited to be able to take part for the first time in the Winter Wrap Up. Since Ponyville was a town that was founded by Earth Ponies, they usually sped up the transition to spring without magic, which Twilight obviously didn't.

"Good Morning my Spikey-Wikey~" Twilight chirped, using Rarity's name for Spike.

Spike opened his eyes and was face to face with one of his marefriends.

"Oh, good morning Twilight, what's gotten you so excited?"

"It's Winter Wrap Up!" Twilight smiled.

"Ah, can I use my fire breath to clean up the snow?"

"Nope, Ponyville is an Earth Pony founded place, so dragon flame, aka magic, is not allowed."

"Oh, so how are we going to help then?"

"I have no idea!" Twilight was still smiling.

Spike just shrugged and got out of bed. Twilight and Spike were too lazy to bundle up for the cold weather outside.

Theme.

Twilight trotted into town square with Spike on her back. The mayor of course was organizing the whole thing.

"I wonder which group we should help?" Twilight wondered to herself.

Winter Wrap Up Song.

"Everypony belongs to a team. What should we do? Where do we go?" Twilight wondered again.

She heard Rainbow Dash's voice.

"Alright team, you are cleared for takeoff!"

"Rainbow Dash!" Twilight figured that would be a good place to start.

"Oh hey Twilight what's up?"

"What are you doing to help wrap up winter Rainbow?"

"Sending one of my flight crews to help retrieve the birds that flew south for the winter."

"Oh can we help? How about clearing the clouds?"

Rainbow knew of the no unicorn magic deal and spoke while pointing at her own wings.

"Um..."

"Oh right... no wings..." Twilight pouted.

"Sorry Twilight."

Rainbow then went to join the rest of her crew, of course she was sad that Spike didn't have wings either to help them. Twilight and Spike were a little disappointed that they couldn't help with that, but there were still many other places to help.

"*sigh* Spike let's go find somepony else to help."

They then came upon Rarity who was at a table with a lot of straw/hay.

"Rarity, please tell me that there's something, anything that we can help you with."

"Well my dear companion and drakefriend, you can help me create Ponyville's finest birds' nests," Rarity spoke while LIFTING WITH HER HOOVES a basket of materials onto the desk unlike some contemporary Rarity of the Prime Universe that used magic to do such a menial task.

"Birds' nests?" Twilight inquired.

"Why yes of course Twilight, when the weather team gets the birds back from the south, they need a place to rest don't they? They'd be tuckered out from all that flying."

"So what do we do to make one like yours?" Spike spoke while pointing at one of Rarity's finished hoof-made nests.

"Okay you two, watch. Now... uh, take some of that straw and hay over there, and a little bit of branch. Now, weave them through there, yes. Uh, take some ribbon, yes, oh uh, n... not there, oooh, yes, uh, tuck it in over there, uh but be careful not to... I don't know I guess that would do... oh dear," Rarity instructed then commented on Twilight's nest.

Spike's next came out even better than Rarity's since well... the dragon had claws. As for Twilight, her hoof-craft might have been considered... the opposite of ambidextrous.

"There! It just looks like..." Twilight started then realized how ugly the nest she made was, " yours... Oh my..."

Unlike the rude Spike of the Prime Universe who wanted that thing condemned, he just withheld any comments he had in his head since one does not just be rude to one of their marefriends in front of another marefriend.

"It's... fine... It's just a little rough around the edges. Let me lend you a hoof. Let's just untie this ribbon, and let me take out these sticks here, we'll shave this, *mumbling*" Rarity rambled on.

"I think we lost her," Spike commented.

"Yeah... lets move on Spike and look for something else to try help with," Twilight trotted with her head down.

They came to an ice lake where Pinkie Pie was skating. She was just having a good time peacefully cutting up the ice on her own. She then greeted Twilight and Spike.

"Helloooooo Twilight and Spike~ Wheeeeeee~!" Pinkie greeted.

"Wow, Pinkie Pie, you are quite the adept skater, probably one of the best I've ever seen," Twilight praised.

"Thanks Twilight~ I've been doing this ever since I was a itty-bitty little-wittle Twinkie Pinkie," Pinkie blushed a little bit at what she just accidentally said.

"Just comes natural. Which is probably why they designated me the lake scorer. I cut lines in the lakes with my skates. That way, when the rest of the weather team comes here to break the ice, it'll be easy as pie," Pinkie winked at the both of them as she finished another line... of speech and ice.

"How clever. When the thick ice begins to melt, it'll break along the lines. Well, you sure have a lot of work ahead of you, there's quite a few lakes in Ponyville," Twilight praised and commented.

"Ha, tell me about it. Hey, Twilight, Spike, wanna help me out?" Pinkie asked hopefully.

Maybe I can spend some time with Spike too~ He has been quite caring of me so far~ And Twilight is just funny~

Pinkie of course smiled at that thought.

"Would we?" Twilight asked excitedly.

Let's give skating a try shall we Twilight? Maybe even have some romantic moment with Spike as well~

"Come on, put on those skates over there! I bet you'll be naturals too!" Pinkie chirped, happy to not be doing this job entirely alone for once.

Unfortunately... Twilight and Spike never ever skated before. Soooo one can just know what happened. Yes, Twilight ended up sending the three of them careening into a pile of snow. Pinkie Pie still kept her smile on though since she knew she helped Twilight and Spike have a good time. To that of course Twilight smiled, although inside she was a bit down that she was a terrible skater. Spike then asked something that would change the direction this episode is going.

"Twilight? May I spend some time with Pinkie Pie? I mean she is the newest one in the Harem, and also every single day I practically cuddle with you every night, just thought it'd be fair if she had some time as well."

"Ya know what Spike? That's fair enough to me, go ahead, also Pinkie Pie, take good care of him, I'm just surprised this many of you like the dragon, but hey, you all took care of him, so you earned it~" Twilight winked at Pinkie Pie, then thought of something, "back on the topic of helping, do you have any suggestions for anyone else who might need help?"

Pinkie Pie thought for a bit then remembered.

"Ooo! I know, I heard Fluttershy could use some help with the critters."

"Thank you very much Pinkie, and again take care of Spike, see ya~" Twilight farewell'ed.

"See ya Twi, and thank you for sharing Spike~" Pinkie chirped.

"I'll be back with you a little bit later alright Twilight?" Spike spoke.

"Alright Spike," Twilight responded while trotting away to go help Fluttershy.

"Alright Spike! What'cha wanna do?" Pinkie happily blared.

*big squee* So nervouscited! I wonder what we can do!

Spike was thinking about the horrible ice skating that he and Twilight did.

"Hmmm, Pinkie *squee* can you teach me how to actually ice skate?" Spike requested.

*GASP* Yes yes yes! *squee*

"Oh yes! Spikey, I'll teach you how to!" Pinkie was quite happy with that choice. Seriously what is more romantic than a good ice skating? Don't answer that. Seriously, one must not be thinking such thoughts. Bad reader. Bad.

So of course Pinkie Pie took Spike's claw in her hoof and trotted him out onto the ice slowly.

"You see Spike~ Skating is a lot like trot... errrr... walking for you!" Pinkie happily instructed.

As the author is being very very lazy, the author will be skipping all that explanation since Pinkie Pie tends to be very long with explanations. So yes, esteemed reader, Spike learned how to skate smoothly, in fact he became a natural since he was bipedal and only had to account for two hooves... errr... feet.

Cute mode is now initiated.

Now that Spike was an adept skater like Pinkie Pie, he knew how to make that pink pony squee. Luckily he had already had the honor of dancing with Twilight Sparkle, so he knew what he was doing.

"Madame Pinkie Pie, may I have this dance?" Spike proposed while holding a claw out.

"Why Sir Spike, I would be honored," Pinkie put her hoof in his claw.

They then proceeded to do an ice skating routine, essentially like ballroom dancing but... on ice... well... duh... it's up to the esteemed reader's imagination of course. Pinkie Pie was just happy to be treated nicely by the one she loved. It was great not always having to need to be all about parties all the time. This is where she expresses her appreciation.

"Spike, I really did appreciate having your company today while I finished up this pond, it was great knowing that you will treat me and the rest of the girls right," Pinkie calmly spoke again un-Pinkie as possible, "I know I am a lucky mare when Twilight allowed me to join the rest of you."

Pinkie Pie was holding Spike close in a hug.

"No problem Pinkie Pie, it's nice to see this side of you, it's calming and different. I know you have a reputation to keep up, but it's just us now, and you have your off-time," Spike replied to that.

Every reader knows what happened next. Spike leaned in and so did Pinkie. Their lips met. It was a passionate yet not make out kind of kiss. Pinkie Pie had never been so happy in her life.

So this is what a kiss feels like huh? I approve! *squee*

They pulled apart with contented smiles on their faces. They sat in the snow and even rolled around in the snow together. They had snowball fights as well. Afterwards they had basic chats again, getting updates on Sugarcube Corner's business as well as how Twilight likes Ponyville so far. It was a good day…

Spike and Pinkie Pie also still were productive while playing around on their "date". In fact, they managed to prepare all of the ice lakes in Ponyville for the returning Pegasi which was something Pinkie Pie was even more grateful for since that meant yet even more time to have with Spike as well as helping out the other groups and attempt to break the never ending consistent late spring arrivals.

So, what was Twilight doing while having some alone time? Well, she was busy finding her place in the Winter Wrap Up. As Pinkie Pie suggested to her, she went and found Fluttershy near a whole bunch of animal burrows.

"Oh, hello Twilight, nice to see you around here during Winter Wrap Up," Fluttershy greeted calmly.

"Yes it is Fluttershy, so what are you doing to help the Wrap Up?" Twilight asked, a lot less eagerly from when she originally started.

"Well, I'm in charge of helping waking up all of the animals from their hibernation since unfortunately we don't really have groundhogs here," Fluttershy explained.

"Ooo! Can I try?" Twilight was quite fascinated.

"Of course, you are looking for a job to do after all."

Twilight then retrieved a bell and rang it with her mouth near one of the burrows. Inside it was a snake.

"Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?" Twilight questioned.

The snake then hissed at her, which caused her to scream and run off like a filly. This of course caused almost all the animals to wake up. At least Twilight did something... sorta right? It was then that Pinkie Pie and Spike as mentioned earlier who have just finished preparing the ice lakes trotted/walked up to Fluttershy noticing the screaming unicorn and the all woken animals.

"Oh my Twilight, you did a REALLY good job at waking up the animals," Fluttershy commented, not being sarcastic, she really meant that.

"I'll say," Spike... eh... said.

"Oh, hello there Spike, hello Pinkie Pie, you two seem pretty chirpy today," Fluttershy greeted with a non-teeth showing smile.

"Of course we are silly! We finished scoring up all the ice!" Pinkie Pie grinned, "and I may or may not have had a date with Spike while doing so, lots of fun and work getting done is like the best thing ever you know~"

"Ahhhh! Snakes! Snakes! Nope! Nope! Nope!" Twilight was screaming.

Twilight then crashed into a tree which was nearby where Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Spike were chatting.

"Ugh... oh hi Pinkie Pie, hi Spike," Twilight slurred out.

"Well at least you did wake up around half of the animals in one go Twilight," Fluttershy and the rest of them there giggled.

"I guess you are right..." Twilight pouted.

"Hey cheer up, I think you'll find something you can do that doesn't... cause that," Spike spoke.

"*sigh* I hope so Spike, since so far everything has been either not my shtick or appealing to me, sorry Fluttershy," Twilight apologized.

"No worries Twilight," Fluttershy spoke.

Pinkie Pie decided to join Twilight and Spike since she had nothing else to do. It was quite nice to have the pink party pony for company and not in her entirely hyper state. Twilight would actually say that it was the peaceful pink party pony side of Pinkie Pie. It was surprising how caring for Spike and the rest of the Harem she was. Considering the traits of being a party pony in a way translate pretty well to taking care of ponies. All was well as they trotted/walked along Ponyville's pathways until they heard the arguing of Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Applejack who were trying to get their three activities in order so that no interference would happen. It got to the point that nothing was getting done. The mayor of course being the hardworking and humble mare she is, (Maximum Sarcasm detected.) was commenting on how Winter Wrap Up would be coming out late this year. It was at this point that Pinkie Pie and Spike knew about how organized Twilight was and suggested the most genius idea that was ever genius'ed.

"Hey Twilight, how about you go organize all of that chaos over there?" Pinkie spoke in her usual cute way.

"Yeah Twilight! This is one of those appropriate times, unlike the sleepover... that a checklist would be quite helpful!" Spike explained.

Twilight realized that they were right, although all of the groups had their own leaders, there was nothing to pull the whole of the groups together. She put her game face on and the three of them galloped/ran back to the Golden Oaks Library to grab some quills, ink and paper. They needed to get the attention of the bickering ponies. How did they do this? Well, esteemed reader, Pinkie Pie let loose like she did in Season 1 Episode 7. The sound of a cannon can be heard about... seven times. Definitely by the seventh cannon blast from... Pinkie's rear did all the ponies turn to face the trio.

"Alright ponies! I think it's about time we stop arguing and get this thing organized shall we?" Twilight exclaimed.

All of the ponies then managed to get winter completely wrapped up in the fastest time ever compared to all the years prior. Twilight's leadership and organizational skills have increased efficiency by tenfold... number... stuff. Anyways, Twilight did so good of a job that they appointed said unicorn as the future organizer of future Winter Wrap Ups. All of Twilight's friends cheered for her of course.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today I learned that everypony has their own set of skills that all fit together to get a job done. I learned this lesson while trying to find my place in the annual Winter Wrap Up that Ponyville does. I found my spot at the organizer of the event when all of the groups were arguing about what order to do things in. It was a wonderful experience that taught me this lesson and was fun to participate in.

Your Faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle

Twilight smiled contentedly as she finished that letter and had Spike send it. The two of them then looked at a flower starting to bloom for the spring, enjoying the now warming weather.

End Theme with Credits.

Pinkie Pie had decided to stay the night with the two of them since... Pinkie Pie. She decided to do the cooking for Twilight and Spike since again, she was going to be a good marefriend to Spike and a good companion to Twilight. Turns out the pink pony knows a lot more than just sweets. She even impressed Spike who normally does all the cooking for Twilight. Of course, the purple unicorn was quite happy to have something different, not that Spike's cooking was bad, she just wanted something new from the usual routine. That was the thing about Pinkie Pie, she is spontaneous, yet at the same time a mare all the same. It was something that all of the Mane 6 and Spike came to realize over their time spent with her. Anyways, Pinkie Pie finished her cooking a dish that the reader has imagined.

"This is something I never even thought of cooking you know Pinkie, it's quite delicious," Spike appreciated.

"Oh, this is quite good Pinkie Pie, where did you get the recipe?" Twilight commented as she chowed down.

Pinkie Pie of course was amused at Twilight's eating habit of chowing down on food like crazy. She never thought a pony who had her head stuck in books would be almost as messy as her when eating. Pinkie Pie herself of course was eating with quite the mannerisms surprisingly compared to what she did in Season 1 Episode 10. Of course the three of them conversed, the newest addition to the Harem talking with the alpha mare. It was indeed another heartwarming moment.

Ah yes, time for this author to end with a nice cuddle. After all of them bathed and cleaned up (Spike of course NOT using up all the hot water in Ponyville), Pinkie of course was allowed on Twilight's bed for the first time. Of course since it held four mares, one filly, and one drake at one point, it would obviously fit the three of them. As before with Twilight and Fluttershy in Season 1 Episode 7, the two polar opposite mares surrounded Spike with their bodies. The drake could smell Pinkie Pie's unsurprisingly pastry smell while Twilight was just a natural lavender smell as most Fan-Fiction writers would put it. He was just surprised at how much attention he was getting from all these mares, but nevertheless was happy to have all of these mares in his life. Interestingly enough he will not be prepared for what the future episodes have in store for him...

Zoom out on the sleeping trio. Zoom out of nighttime Golden Oaks Library showing springtime in full swing.

Fade to Black.

Original S1E15: Feeling Spikie Keen

S1E12: Call of the Spike

It was a supposedly a wonderful day at school for Apple Bloom, learning new things in the Ponyville schoolhouse with Ms. Cheerilee.

Ah find it quite interesting how me and my sister are dating Spike yet Ah'm the one who is still in school. Also, Ah realized Ah'm the only filly in the Harem, Spike must really look quite endearingly on me. *squee* *blushes* Ah like that.

Unfortunately for Apple Bloom, she was daydreaming a bit too much. Ms. Cheerilee called on Apple Bloom in class. Of course Apple Bloom babbled unintelligibly which caused her bullies Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon to taunt her as usual. Those two were bad. Just really bad in general. Also... they were talking about cutie marks... which of course they took advantage of since the farm filly had yet to get her cutie mark. All of this bullying did get to Apple Bloom's head.

Theme.

So Apple Bloom was just moping around after school from all of the bullying that the two bullies threw around at her throughout that day. Well of course Spike was there for his marefriend, what kind of drake would just let such a filly mope around? After all Apple Bloom is the only filly in Spike's Harem, so she should be getting care since the mares know how to take care of themselves... So Spike was holding Apple Bloom as she sobbed about the bullies.

"Spike, why am Ah still a 'blank flank'? Ah mean Ah know Ah am young n' all, but still, look at how much of mah' class has their mark already, what am Ah supposed to do about that?" Apple Bloom sobbed.

Spike was stroking her mane which was soothing for the filly as she snuggled up closer and enjoyed the natural heat that comes from Spike being a dragon.

"Don't worry about it dear Apple Bloom, you are a fine filly, why do you think I chose you over the rest of them?" Spike started, "Remember, whether your flank got a cutie mark or is bare, it's still a fine one..."

This statement of course elicited a blush from both of them.

"*cough* Thank ya kindly Spike, didn't know you thought that way about me," Apple Bloom smirked.

"Fair enough Apple Bloom, but it's not weird since I'm younger, and seriously you have to admire such things once in a while," Spike chuckled.

They both shared a giggle.

"Anyways Apple Bloom, I'm sure you'll find your talent someday," Spike cooed as he gave Apple Bloom a kiss on the lips, "how about we go for a nice treat at Sugarcube Corner?"

Apple Bloom couldn't help but smile at that.

Like a couple of misfits~ Ah can't wait~

"Of course Spike."

And of course they made their way to Sugarcube Corner, of course it wasn't time for Twist's Cute-ceanera which Apple Bloom had agreed to go to earlier... crazily enough in Apple Bloom's own mind. They sat down together in a booth. Pinkie Pie trotted... er... appeared in front of them to take their order.

"Hey ya Apple Bloom! What's up Spike~ So what can I get ya?" Pinkie winked at them.

"Hmm... Apple Bloom how about you pick for us? I just think it's fair that the lady goes first right?"

Both Apple Bloom and Pinkie Pie giggled as Spike winked at them.

"Hmmm... alright Spike~ I think we'll take a strawberry milkshake," Apple Bloom ordered with a smile.

"Okie Dokie Loki! One big Strawberry Milkshake for SpikeBloom coming right up," Pinkie chirped.

Pinkie Pie then thought of something, then whispered to Apple Bloom.

"You know, you and I are really lucky to have a drake like him ya know," Pinkie whispered as she gave Apple Bloom a pat on the head.

"I know," Apple Bloom whispered back with a smile.

Pinkie Pie then went to the back to prepare said milkshake.

Unknown to them, they were being watched by a unicorn filly and a pegasus filly that go by the names Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo respectively.

"That drake looks mighty cute don't you think Scootaloo?" Sweetie Belle commented while they were sitting in a booth that was across the room while sighing lovingly.

"Ugh Sweetie Belle, why do you have to be all mushy? I mean yes he looks cool and all like how Rainbow Dash told me, but... fine yeah whatever, he's cute, but look at the filly he's dating, she doesn't have her cutie mark either!" Scootaloo exclaimed.

It was at this point that Pinkie Pie brought out the milkshake and gave Spike a peck on the lips before she went back to work.

"You see? Even Pinkie Pie got in on that drake!" Sweetie Belle squealed.

"Sweetie Belle, really? I mean we're here to make friends you know, after all we should all band together so then we can put up with Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. Also, getting a new friend would be cool! I mean, even we might be able to get the drake... out... of it..." Scootaloo went all googly eyed, "what? No I didn't say anything."

"Sure Scootaloo, just sure," Sweetie Belle laughed.

While Spike and Apple Bloom were holding claw/hoof and drinking their milkshake while looking lovingly into each others' eyes, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon trotted in and started taunting Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.

"Well well well, look what we have here, the two blank flanks. Of course they would hang out together, I mean why not? It would take two of them to get anything done since they have no talent," Diamond Tiara sneered.

The two bullies then did their Bump Lump whatever dance in front of them as a taunt.

"Why, I wonder how many blank flanks it would take to change a lightbulb am I right Silver Spoon?"

"Of course, I mean I doubt they could even get the lightbulb off without any talent," was said pony's response.

The two bullies continued their onslaught while Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo were cowering in their seats. Unfortunately for the bullies, this was not unnoticed by Spike and Apple Bloom. The fury in their faces as they watched those two throw insults at two more fillies who have yet to gain their cutie marks was enough to make Spike do something about that.

"Oh, I wouldn't do that if I were you," Spike commented.

It was at this point that Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon turned around and saw Apple Bloom and Spike, idiotically enough they decided to continue their onslaught in front of a freaking dragon.

"Oh look what we have here, it's the couple of misfits, they would fit fine together, awwww look they're even sharing a milkshake," Diamond Tiara taunted.

"HEY! At least he knows how to treat me right!" Apple Bloom commented.

"What was that? I never heard a blank flank talk back before, I mean that is just amazing isn't it?"

"Alright, you've gotten on your last straw Diamond Tiara," Spike warned. (Apple Bloom already told Spike about her.)

"Oh and what are you going to do about it? You're just a young dragon, what can you possibly do to us?"

*record scratch* (Really now?)

There were no warning shots. Spike just full on blasted flame and singed the tops of the manes of Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. They ran out screaming and crying like little school fillies... oh wait... Anyways this was not unnoticed by Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.

Awww isn't he the sweetest drake? He just took a stand for us~ (This is Sweetie Belle's Color, not to be confused with Rarity's.)

Whoa! He's a FIRE BREATHING DRAGON? *deep breathing* (This is Scootaloo's Color, not to be confused with Applejack's.)

Apple Bloom and Spike were standing in front of the two new fillies who seem to have gone off on a tangent. Sweetie Belle was just dreamily sighing like a little derp while Scootaloo was just staring at Spike with wide eyes while deeply breathing. It took a while for them to snap out of it.

"Errrr... ya two okay?" Apple Bloom asked.

"*deep breathing*"

"*dreamy sigh*"

"Ummm you two fillies okay there?" Spike asked while poking at both of them.

"*deep breathing*"

"*dreamy sigh*"

"I'm okay!" Pinkie Pie appeared out of nowhere and cheerfully replied.

"Oh, hi Pinkie Pie," both Apple Bloom and Spike responded.

Pinkie Pie then looked from them to the two derpy-acting fillies.

"Ya need help with that?" Pinkie asked while pointing to them.

"Yep," Spike and Apple Bloom responded.

Pinkie Pie was using her Pinkie Sense and of course detected that those two fillies wanted Spike as well as to know Apple Bloom. So what does a pony do when they have this foreknowledge? Well in Pinkie Pie's case she gave both of them a push forward so they both landed on Spike. It was then that both of the derpy fillies immediately got off and apologized.

"Oh my gosh I'm so sorry!" Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo apologized.

"Eh, don't worry about it," Spike spoke as he dusted himself off.

"I think we should properly introduce ourselves, I am Sweetie Belle, and this here is Scootaloo, it was quite brave what you did back there, those two stuck-ups would never stop bullying us," Sweetie Belle extended a hoof for a hoofshake.

Sweetie Belle you smart cookie~

Of course Spike shook the young unicorn's hoof, that would be just Darude Sandstorm.

*squee* His claw is soft~

Hey! Wow Sweetie Belle. *pout*

Apple Bloom was just amused.

"*cough* The name's Apple Bloom, you two sure seemed interested in our date from afar. Wipe those innocent looks on y'all faces."

The two new fillies could only squee.

"Figured, anyways what do you two want with us?" Apple Bloom inquired.

"Well, we noticed you have no cutie mark either!" Sweetie Belle chirped, her voice cracking as usual.

"Yeahhhh, and you two don't either," Apple Bloom commented.

"Yeah... we should hang out sometime! It's nice to have another friend ya know, you looked quite lonely in class," Sweetie Belle broke the awkwardness.

"Sure... Sweetie Belle? You going to Twist's Cute-ceanera?"

"Yeap we sure are, we thought if the three of us stick together, then Diamond Tiara wouldn't be able to bully us as much," Scootaloo matter-of-factly stated.

"Sure, you two seem like nice fillies, and Ah thought I was the only one with a flank that's blank in the class."

"Well as you can see," Scootaloo stated while she and Sweetie Belle... waved their flanks at Apple Bloom and Spike, "that is not the case."

Spike blushed a bit from that show of flank. Apple Bloom was just amused.

"Y'all like our flanks don't ya Spike?" Apple Bloom smirked.

The three fillies could only laught at Spike's reddening face.

"So that's what the drake's name is, it's quite a fitting name," Sweetie Belle squee'd as she took a nice look at Spike.

Spike... Such a cute name *dreamy sigh*

Spike? That's a cool name and is very descriptive and simple. I like it.

"Soooo see you two here in a few? Me and Spike have to get back on our date, oh, Pinkie Pie you can join too. Ah see you over there ya know. Yeahhh... Harem stuff, fun," Apple Bloom farewell'ed.

"Alright, it was nice meeting you two Apple Bloom and Spike," Scootaloo responded in the most poker face manner as possible.

Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo exited with quite the amount of smiles on their faces.

EEEEEEEE!!!! So excited! Another filly friend without a cutie mark AND meeting that cute drake that has a Harem I could possibly join? I love today already~

Well Scootaloo, that is mission accomplished right there! Harem means I can still get in~

Now that Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo have left Sugarcube Corner to prepare for the Cute-ceanera, Pinkie Pie jumped into the booth next to Apple Bloom.

"So Spike, how's the date going?" Pinkie Pie chirped.

"Well it was going nice until Apple Bloom's bullies came in, seriously from the look of it, they are just stuck up and irredeemable," Spike matter-of-factly stated.

"Spike you silly~ You stood up to them ya know. Also you did protect the younger sister of Rarity~" Pinkie Pie cooed.

"Wait what? Rarity has a younger sister?!?!" Spike exclaimed.

"Yep! Sweetie Belle!"

Ohhh... this is going to get awkwarder...

Spike then fainted after blabbing some incoherent words.

"Spike? Oh..." Apple Bloom spoke.

"Maybe I shouldn't have said that?" Pinkie responded.

"Well... I'll get him back to the Library since y'all have to set up the Cute-ceanera. He should be refreshed in time for the it."

Of course that was so. Pinkie Pie went back to work setting up while Apple Bloom, being a tough filly, flung Spike over her back and started trotting back to the Golden Oaks Library. She arrived at the door and knocked. Of course, Twilight Sparkle answered.

"Hello? Oh hi Apple Bloom... what's Spike doing drooling off of your back?" Twilight questioned.

"Ah, yeah he learned about Sweetie Belle, Rarity's younger yet older than him sister," Apple Bloom matter-of-factly stated.

"Heh, didn't know that he didn't think the two were related," Twilight chuckled.

"Yeahhh, it's understandable."

Apple Bloom then of course entered and lobbed Spike onto a nearby couch. Twilight and Apple Bloom then proceeded to chat about their lives to pass the time till the Cute-ceanera. During this time Spike woke up.

"Huh... oh, I'm in the library... Hi Twilight. Hi Apple Bloom."

"Ah, you are awake," Twilight spoke while both she and Apple Bloom each gave him a peck on the lips.

"Soooo... what did I miss?"

"Well after Pinkie Pie told you that Sweetie Belle was Rarity's younger sister, you passed out. Ah had to carry you all the way here mahself," Apple Bloom matter-of-factly spoke.

Oh, that cute filly, not that Apple Bloom is already an adorable filly. I mean seriously, I can't look at Sweetie Belle without going to some extent "googly eyed.

Spike blushed a bit at how strong Apple Bloom was. He was strong too himself but didn't know that they were about equal in strength. He then had a thought.

I wonder if I could lift the filly... *blush*

Spike of course did that. Before Apple Bloom could know it, she was on her back looking up at Spike. A small squee escaped her mouth.

Well well well, didn't know he was that strong too.

Twilight was just amused at the young ones.

It's nice to know both of them still have their youth. Just happy that I met all of these wonderful friends and have the opportunity to share my life long friend with them. As long as they don't hurt him, I'm okay with all of this.

Apple Bloom just cuddled in Spike's embrace and enjoyed the closeness. Twilight decided to joke around and levitated both of them off the ground. This got her a amused look from the two young ones.

"What I lack in physical strength I make up in magical ability you know," Twilight mused with a smirk.

This just made all three of them laugh.

It then came time for the Cute-ceanera. Twilight was attending obviously since Apple Bloom was going. Spike... well duh. Apple Bloom and Spike of course were allowed a ride on Twilight's back. They arrived and entered. Twilight went off to chat with Pinkie Pie. Surprisingly Pinkie Pie wasn't being all hyper like she usually is, mainly because she and Twilight were very close friends. Apple Bloom and Spike found Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle sitting around a table chatting away about things. The two joined up with the other two and they all started talking about things. It came to a point where Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle all agreed to make a club, of course as any esteemed fan would know, the club was named "The Cutie Mark Crusaders" or "The CMC" for short. Spike technically isn't and is a member since... well dragons can't get cutie marks. Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo had some thoughts during their chat.

Ooooo! Cutie Mark Crusaders! Sounds fun~ And also Spike is not just cute, but a fun drake to chat with~ I knew this was going to be a good day!

Cutie Mark Crusaders! Sounds awesome like Rainbow Dash! Time to finally do something about this cutie mark-less flank! *squee* I can also see why Dash has a thing for this drake, he's cool yet straight to the point. None of the extra unneeded stuff.

It was at this point, the snob known as Diamond Tiara wanted to get herself some attention. She started to denounce the CMC for showing up to a party that was meant for those who have cutie marks when they themselves don't have their cutie marks. She also then started to insult Spike some more thinking that he wouldn't spew fire again. These insults to the innocent fillies did not go unnoticed by Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle. One could see the seething rage that comes as a result from anypony who dares insult Spike or any of their companions in the Harem. They went right behind Diamond Tiara.

"Really now, what's wrong with having no cutie mark?" Twilight asked.

Diamond Tiara turned around and sneered.

"What? They're talent-less and useless. I mean why are they even here? All ponies should have their cutie marks."

Twilight got visibly angry.

Who does this filly think she is? Seriously, we all had no cutie mark at some point. Also being a rich stuck up isn't helping it either.

"Now look here, you were a cutie mark-less filly at some point, and if you are not going to let up, I'm going to have to ask you to leave, this isn't your party now is it? And we can't have rude guests here at all," Twilight raged.

"MAKE ME!"

Those were the words that Diamond Tiara would regret. Twilight levitated said filly off the ground. Twilight wasn't a pony for ageism. All ponies will be treated the same way. After all, that was one of the reasons she was okay with loving Spike who was five years younger than her. Anyways, Twilight threw the ungrateful excuse of a pony out of Sugarcube Corner in such a way that she would land in the mud and locked the doors. Silver Spoon didn't attend the party since she was busy. (*cough* Covering all my bases.) Twilight then rushed to the CMC and Spike.

"You okay there you three?" Twilight asked.

"Of course Twilight!" Apple Bloom cheerfully replied, "Oh yeah, this is Twilight Sparkle, the Alpha Mare of Spike's Harem."

"Nice to meet you! Rarity told me about you!" Sweetie Belle smiled a big toothy grin.

"Same here, Rainbow Dash told me about you, you seemed like an egghead," Scootaloo commented.

Twilight facehoofed.

"Ugh. I'm going to have a talk with Rainbow Dash about that," Twilight fumed a bit.

"HI I'M PINKIE PIE!" well the reader knows who said that one.

"Yes we know Pinkie, you told us like three times so far today," Sweetie Belle commented.

There was now an awkward pause between the six of them.

"Anyways... I didn't seem to have properly introduced myself. I am Spike the Dragon, the drakefriend to Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Rarity... yes it's a herd, or in your case Harem," Spike introduced.

"WAIT! YOU ARE THE DRAKE FRIEND THAT RARITY WAS TALKING ABOUT?" Sweetie Belle squeaked.

"Whoa, didn't think she would be THAT subtle about things," Spike laughed.

The Cute-ceanera then went MUCH more smoothly now that Twilight had kicked the snob out. That got Twilight thinking about how special the CMC were since they had still yet to find their talent. The search that they would have is a once in a lifetime thing. Although some ponies have a short search, ponies like them have the privilege of being able to try a plethora of things to find their place in Equestria. Not to mention most importantly she found that Apple Bloom still made friends even when she thought being a "blank flank". In fact, being a "blank flank" is what allowed her to make friends in the first place. She decided to write a note to Princess Celestia.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I am happy to report that one of your youngest subjects (Apple Bloom) has learned a valuable lesson about friendship. Sometimes the thing you think will cause you to lose friends and feel left out can actually be the thing that helps you make your closest friends and realize how special you are.

Your Faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle

End the Episode with Princess Celestia reading the letter and a fade out on Sunbutt's butt.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E16: Spike Rainboom

S1E13: Spike Weather Friends

A few months have passed since Apple Bloom met Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle and formed the Cutie Mark Crusaders. It is now autumn again... since duh.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash were playing horseshoes at Sweet Apple Acres. It was a decent game of horseshoes. Unlike the Prime Universe Writers who seem to have forgotten this detail, this author didn't forget it. The CMC also decided to come along and watch mainly since Scootaloo. Apple Bloom was cheering on her older sister since... duh, and Scootaloo was cheering on Rainbow Dash. As for Sweetie Belle... she was sort of dragged along with the other two. It was sort of a two to one vote. The poor younger sister of Rarity just wanted to sit down and relax for some tea or a picnic that day since she had a stressful school day but she was dragged into this. Applejack then won the horseshoes game by a ringer. Rainbow Dash of course wasn't one who likes losing.

I hate losing... it's so uncool. I can't let Spike see this!

Unfortunately for Rainbow Dash's thoughts, it was at this point that Twilight Sparkle and Spike trotted/walked in.

Why me...

"Hey girls~ What's up?" Spike winked at the Apple Sisters which elicited a blush from both of them.

"Mah sis just beat Rainbow Dash in a game of horseshoes!" Apple Bloom cheerfully responded.

Theme.

Rainbow Dash just grumbled at that statement. Sweetie Belle perked up a little bit at the sight of Spike. Twilight, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack then were chatting about the games that Applejack and Rainbow Dash were playing to prove their strength. They suggested if Applejack and Rainbow Dash really wanted to find out who was superior in physical strength, they should do this competition called the "Iron Pony Competition". The two of them agreed to it and would compete the next day once all of the stuff has been set up. Twilight was ready to go back to the Library after stretching out a bit. Rainbow Dash had promised Scootaloo to spend time with her as the young filly looked up to her THAT much. Applejack and Apple Bloom had to do some chores. Sweetie Belle pouted as she was going to be left alone again like usual since her older sister usually has orders to complete. (Too convenient for the plot? Eh... I don't know.) It was at this point that Twilight and Spike took notice of the depressed filly. The two of them had a small chat.

"Twilight, looks like Sweetie Belle is feeling very down, I think we should cheer her up," Spike asked.

Twilight of course knew that this was the younger sister of Rarity. She was just surprised at how much of a caretaker she essentially was to Apple Bloom and soon to be Sweetie Belle. One would think that the younger fillies with older sisters would have good older sisters, but alas, one of them is a bit stubborn while the other is just constantly busy. As a good friend, Twilight knew she had to do something about this.

"Alright Spike, you've got me in too," Twilight agreed.

They trailed behind Sweetie Belle who was too busy sulking similarly to Apple Bloom in Season 1 Episode 4. In fact, Sweetie Belle ended up on the very same hill that Apple Bloom confessed to Spike on.

"Why is it that I have to be one of the different ones in the crusaders? *sigh*" Sweetie Belle moped.

"Well when you first met them, you had a lot more in common than you think," Twilight appeared from behind the tree along with Spike.

"Whoa! Twilight, didn't know you were here. Hi Spike!" Sweetie Belle perked up slightly.

"You know, you, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo are lucky to have each other. Just like how I am very different from Pinkie Pie, we are all friends even if we don't see things on the same level. What I'm thinking is just that there's a better balance of personalities in say... my group of friends compared to yours. But that does not mean that you are left out either now does it? No matter what the rest of the crusaders always ask you to join right?" Twilight explained.

"I guess you got a point, it's just I had a rough day and it felt like everything went downhill."

"Well, as you can tell, me and Spike seem to have noticed that. We were wondering if you'd like to join us for lunch," Twilight asked, feeling her stomach rumble as she thought of another succulent sandwich...

mmmm... sandwich... NO! Not a Daffodil and Daisy sandwich!

Sweetie Belle noticed Twilight visibly drooling at the thought of food.

That sounds fun actually, why not? Lunch with the alpha mare and the drake I'm interested in joining? I'm hungry also anyways.

"Sure Twilight!" Sweetie Belle squeaked, "oh, and you are also drooling."

"Oh what? Ah... darn it. Let's go! I'm feeling like the Hay Burger today," Twilight snapped out of her daze and magicked off the drool.

"The Hay Burger?! I love that place! Rarity doesn't let me go there often since 'I have to watch my diet' and all of that stuff," Sweetie Belle excitedly exclaimed.

Spike and Twilight could only smile that they have made a friend's day much better. The three of them trotted/walked off to the Hay Burger.

Transition to the Hay Burger.

Twilight decided to order like crazy as usual. She ordered a XL hay burger with a XL hay fries along with a XL cola for a soft drink. Sweetie Belle ordered a large of the same three items. Spike decided to order the same as Sweetie Belle. They sat down at one of the tables and began to eat... well for Twilight gorge might be a more fitting word.

"Wow! I didn't know I was that hungry!" Twilight giggled as she devoured her meal.

"Whoa Twilight, I didn't know you ate like Pinkie Pie!" Sweetie Belle mused.

"What can I say? Me and her have our similarities too you know."

I can now better understand why Apple Bloom looked up to Twilight almost as much as Scootaloo does to Rainbow Dash, at least not in an ogling way. I would almost go as far as to say she was as good as Rarity, but well... that's pushing it. Twilight is one of those highly trustworthy ponies. Her good nature probably would come with the amount of discipline she has from being Celestia's protege, well at least from what my sister tells me when she isn't busy. It can easily be seen rubbing off on our friends as well. In fact after Twilight came, Pinkie Pie was noticeably more calm and collected. Still hyper, but a more controlled hyper. It is a great thing to know that she is the alpha of this Harem I'm so interested in.

That thought alone was enough to bring Sweetie Belle's smile back completely. She was happy and content.

The trio then chatted away about things. Sweetie Belle and Spike of course ate quite civilized. It then got to the point that Spike decided to feed Sweetie Belle some of his hay fries in quite the cute display. He was ready to start making his moves.

I like this filly, didn't know Rarity had quite the gem for a sister *blush*. I know that she would be right for me in the Harem since she is sweet like her namesake. Each mare/filly in my harem is unique in their own way, and I am glad to have all of them. Amazingly they are all friends as well which is quite an interesting thought. Eh... no matter, the reader is probably getting frustrated with this existential stuff.

So sweet~ I can tell why he has a Harem and not just one mare. Even Pinkie Pie told me some of her stories which I also found quite cute. Didn't know that the party pony had a soft side as well.

Twilight at this point could easily tell that Spike was quite interested in Sweetie Belle as much as she was interested in him. The two just looked adorable together in a similar way that Apple Bloom and Spike do.

When the trio of them finished their lunch, Twilight, knowing that Sweetie Belle and Spike's feelings were quite mutual in the same sense that his feelings for all of the mares he's already with including herself, she decided that a nice stroll through the Ponyville Park was in order. It was so. Sweetie Belle was quite the happy filly that day. She was the type to admire natural beauty and just be curious in general.

Just then, a butterfly flew past. Sweetie Belle started chasing and jumping after at in such a cute manner the reader probably isn't here at their desk anymore and needs medical attention...

When the reader came back from their medical attention, Spike also joined the young unicorn filly in chasing down the butterfly. Twilight just giggled as she watched the autumn leaves fall around the two young ones. It was just beautiful. At least it was all fun and games until Spike and Sweetie Belle tripped over each other and landed on top of each other. It was then confession time.

"Um... Spike?" Sweetie Belle squeaked softly.

"Yes Ms. Sweetie Belle?" Spike addressed her correctly which elicited a blush from her.

"I really did enjoy meeting you some months ago, and also you have never stopped being sweet. You're Sweet Spike. I would love to join your Harem if it's alright with you and Twilight."

"Well I have a small confession as well. You are quite sweet too like your namesake. For you to be able to impress me with this huge of a Harem size is quite the thing. I say that is a yes from me, right Twilight?" the two were still on top of each other when Twilight heard that statement.

Twilight Sparkle was already totally on the yes track even before this confession. Sweetie Belle was a filly she also had to watch over along with Apple Bloom since her supposed role model Rarity wouldn't always be available to help her. And again as mentioned in a previous episode, the only company Twilight ever had was her brother. She was alone for so many years just with Spike. It was time and her chance for her to show what a good friend she can be to Rarity by taking care/foalsitting Sweetie Belle when the fashion unicorn was busy with an order. It wasn't the most ideal situation for the unicorn, but it would have to do. Everything was lined up in her head.

"Well Spike, the answer is yes. In fact, the answer has been yes for quite a long time, I've seen how knowledgeable Sweetie Belle is and how caring she is over you. There is no doubt in my head if that's what you are asking," Twilight smiled.

They said yes! They said yes! *squee* SO HAPPY!

"Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! Thank you Twilight!" Sweetie Belle chirped and hopped around like a happy filly... since she was a happy filly... literally...

This of course reminded Twilight of the time she got her cutie mark, to which she smiled a contented grin. The sun was starting to set at this point. Sweetie Belle and Spike were tuckered out from chasing that butterfly as well as the long days that they had. Twilight levitated both of them over her back and trotted back to the Carousel Boutique to drop Sweetie Belle off. As Twilight was trotting through Ponyville, she of course admired the sunset again. It was quite an adorable moment as one would put it.

Twilight then arrived at said location and knocked on the door with a fist of magic. Rarity, having been finished with all the work she was going to do on the order answered the door.

"Oh, hi Twilight, what brings you here this evening?" Rarity greeted.

Twilight just turned to the side to reveal the sleeping Spike and Sweetie Belle that were over her back. Of course Rarity would react when seeing such an adorable sight.

*squee* Wahaha! That is so adorable!

"So Twilight, I take it that you took care of Sweetie Belle this entire day? Since if so you have many thanks from me for keeping her busy while I work busily on this order."

"Yep, I may have taken her to the Hay Burger as one of the things we did, but hey, you gotta loosen up a bit on her diet. The poor thing deserves to be treated once in a while."

"*sigh*, alright Twilight, but no promises. After all, I do most of the cooking here and... Sweetie Belle... eh... I don't want to talk about that."

After a little bit more of conversation Sweetie Belle was dropped off back with Rarity. It was then that Rarity decided to ask Twilight for a small favor.

"Um Twilight darling, if it isn't too much to ask... can you watch over Sweetie Belle when I am really busy with my orders?"

"Of course Rarity, that's what friends are for. Not to mention I think she'll be quite happy to spend more time with Spike."

"Oh? Why would that be."

I feel like the answer is obvious...

"Sweetie Belle is dating Spike as well."

*Record Scratch*

Oh. This is awkward and interesting, me and my sister dating the same drake... no matter Rarity! She's already older than Spike so just let that thought go to the side now.

"Oh. I see. That's interesting."

"Yeps, well Rarity, have a good night's sleep you hear? I'll pick up Sweetie Belle tomorrow since you still have more of that order to do right?"

"Ah, yes, that would be nice. And sleep well too alright?"

After they said their farewells Twilight took her sleeping drakefriend back to her home. She had a light dinner and coaxed Spike to have some food as well and of course, they went to sleep in each other's embrace.

Transition to the next day, the day of the Iron Pony Competition.

It was now the day of the Iron Pony Competition. Spike had planned on waking up early that day. Now why would a dragon like Spike want to wake up early? It's not like there is anything really special that happens in the morning... aside from early bird specials. Well esteemed reader, Spike wanted to treat his marefriends. He had saved up bits for the occasion. Lucky for him, the flower stand opened early. He spruced his looks up (including a shower and a spine polishing) before walking out of the Golden Oaks Library to get some flowers. He counted up his marefriends: Apple Bloom, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Sweetie Belle. That was 7 roses that he was going to buy. He of course did so. He brought the 7 well packaged flowers back home and set them somewhere that Twilight Sparkle, his first marefriend wouldn't find it. He proceeded to cook up himself and Twilight quite the big breakfast of... whatever the reader is hungry for that doesn't include meat. He also prepared a few cucumber sandwiches for the other 6 marefriends since he wasn't going to cut any corners on treating them.

It was then that Twilight arose from her slumber. She didn't find Spike next to her like most of the other days. She paid no attention to it since she was too groggy. She went through her morning routine of a shower and hair brushing... or magicking. She then went down the stairs to see Spike greeting her at the bottom holding out a rose to her. Twilight blushed as she took the rose in her magic.

"It's beautiful Spike, thank you," she whispered as she gave him a hug.

"Of course Ms. Twilight Sparkle, after all it's been over a year, and before you ask the occasion... I'll just answer with why not? There is no need to specify a day to do anything special you know."

"Good point Spike. Anyways, are we ready for breakfast?" Twilight asked.

"You bet it is!"

Twilight was a bit surprised when Spike held her seat out for her. She was also surprised that the plate in front of her was considerably bigger than she was normally accustomed to along with the fact that it was covered. When Spike lifted her plate's lid, her eyes dilated and sparkled. It was a great breakfast that she had never seen before. She gave Spike quite the passionate kiss for how much she was being treated. It almost border-lined on making out, but they were civilized citizens. After that almost heated session, the two of them ate their breakfast and chatted about things. Spike of course told Twilight of the 6 other roses and cucumber sandwiches. She was quite impressed that the quite young drake would do all of that for them. Her friends were in for quite the surprise. Twilight put the rose in her mane in a manner that it looked quite nice.

After that very VERY hearty breakfast of... reader's choice, they decided to go fetch their friends as well as have Spike deliver their gifts. Going down the list of the order they were inducted into the Harem, skipping Apple Bloom and Applejack since they were already at their final destination, they decided to stop at Fluttershy's cottage first. Spike knocked on the door with a rose in his claw. When Fluttershy answered, she gasped at the sight of a kneeling Spike holding out a rose to her. She immediately blushed really red.

"Oh... my.. Spike you didn't have to do this you know."

"Why not my dear Fluttershy? I don't see anything wrong with this. After all, you do deserve the best! Right? Yeah? No? I mean I didn't do this for no reason ya know."

That was all the convincing Fluttershy needed, she took the rose gratefully. Spike then handed her a cucumber sandwich. Since Fluttershy had yet to eat breakfast, she was so happy to have such a delicacy for the meal. Fluttershy also gave Spike a peck on the lips. Twilight then came in and explained that they were also there to pick her up to go watch Rainbow Dash and Applejack compete against each other in the Iron Pony Competition. Fluttershy was content to be able to be treated this well. Receiving a rose and a nice breakfast from the drake along with essentially another escort was one of the greatest gifts she ever received.

Oh I am such a happy little mare right now~

The three of them decided to continue down the list stopping at Rarity and Sweetie Belle's place. Fluttershy having finished the cucumber sandwich on the stroll there and putting the rose in her mane in a similar manner to Twilight. Again, Spike knocked on the door but didn't hold a rose since he was going to present to both of them. Rarity of course answered.

"Oh, hello Spikey-Wikey! What brings you here today?" Rarity excitedly greeted.

"Is Sweetie Belle also in? I have a little something for both of you~" Spike charmed.

"Why yes your fillyfriend is in."

Oh? Sweetie Belle also got in on the drake? CUTE! *squee*

Of course Spike, Twilight, and Fluttershy all entered as Sweetie Belle came down the stairs.

"Oh! Hi Spike!" Sweetie Belle galloped up and tackled Spike in a hug.

Spike just chuckled.

"Hello there Ms. Sweetie Belle," Spike ran a claw through her mane.

Sweetie Belle then got off of Spike.

"So what brings most of the Harem here today?" Rarity asked.

"Well Rarity and Sweetie Belle, I have something for the both of you," Spike matter-of-factly stated.

He then pulled out from... hammer-space... two roses.

"For the lovely ladies," Spike commented.

WAHAHA! YES YES YES!

Even after one day Spike is being a gentle drake! *squee*

Rarity took a rose in her magic while Sweetie Belle took a rose in her hoof.

"Thank you, you are quite the gentle drake to us," Rarity spoke for the two of them.

"Oh, that's not all you know."

"Oh?"

Spike pulled out two cucumber sandwiches.

"Spike! You didn't have to you know, these are one of my favorite snacks you know. It's not often that we get to have such a delicacy you know," Rarity exclaimed.

"Ooo! Same here!" Sweetie Belle chirped in.

"Well thought I'd treat you to a small breakfast you know," Spike explained.

"You're sweet Spike," Sweetie Belle cooed.

The two sisters then gave Spike a kiss, one mare/filly to each cheek. Again the roses went into their manes and they enjoyed the succulent cucumber sandwiches. Twilight of course explained why they were there and Rarity explained to them that she finished her order a lot earlier than expected since she read the amount she had to make for the client wrong. The now almost full current Harem exited the Carousel Boutique after a small amount of chatting. While on their way to pick up Pinkie Pie however...

"HI! Whatcha got there Spike?" Pinkie Pie cheerfully jumped out of... (*Incoherent Mumbling*).

"WHOA!!!!" Spike exclaimed but didn't decide to question his (*Incoherent Mumbling*)-defying marefriend.

He then got out a rose and cucumber sandwich.

"Well... these are for you my dear," Spike presented it to her.

"Ooo! Thank you Spike!" Pinkie put the rose in her mane... somehow and chomped down the cucumber sandwich then gave Spike a kiss as well.

Pinkie remembered something.

"Oh yeah! Congratulations Sweetie Belle!" Pinkie gave said filly a hug while congratulating while the filly flushed.

They then continued on their way to Sweet Apple Acres after that... stuff while all of them were chatting about all their latest antics.

Transition to Sweet Apple Acres for the Iron Pony Competition.

The Harem minus Applejack and Apple Bloom arrived at Sweet Apple Acres where all of the Iron Pony Competition equipment has been fully set up. Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo were all there. The Apple Sisters perked up when they saw Spike come up with the rest of the Harem.

"Hiya Spike!" Apple Bloom spoke with a toothy grin.

"Howdy!" Applejack spoke.

Spike then received a kiss from both of them in a similar manner to that which Sweetie Belle and Rarity did.

"Well thank you for that nice greeting, I have something for you two," Spike cheerfully spoke.

He pulled out the last two roses and held them out as he knelt.

"For the farmers~" Spike winked.

The Apple Sisters blushed as they took their respective roses and whispered their thank yous to him. Applejack stuck her rose into her trademarked hat while Apple Bloom opted for a similar manner to the rest of the Harem. Spike then gave them the cucumber sandwiches. Apple Bloom happily munched her's down and Applejack ate... like a normal pony.

"Thank ya kindly Spike, that was a nice refreshing snack before I compete against Rainbow," Applejack gave Spike a hug.

"This is good Spike! You really are a good cook ya know," Apple Bloom praised.

"I know, Twilight usually has me cook for the two of us surprisingly," Spike chuckled as Twilight flushed.

"HEY! I know I'm not the most adept culinary pony but I can do a decent job too!" Twilight pouted.

"It's okay Twilight," Spike patted Twilight's head as the rest of the mares/fillies giggled.

Of course Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo were feeling a little left out of the loop, but both were happy/content when Spike at least gave them both a hug.

It then came time for the First Annual Iron Pony Competition to begin! Since again the author is being lazy, he will summarize what happened. Rainbow Dash cheated the system by using her wings. One would think that such a thing would cause an uproar from the Earth Ponies. But alas, no one in Ponyville would want to riot. Interestingly for a town full of ponies who fight over gold, they wouldn't mention the fact that Applejack was getting pummeled by Rainbow Dash all because of the Pegasus' wings. This was a discussion that the Harem plus Scootaloo had.

"*sigh* I thought Rainbow Dash would be the type to win fairly so she could gloat more," Apple Bloom sighed.

"Eh..." was all Scootaloo could comment.

Scootaloo didn't really like it either but was a bit scared that it would lose her "coolness" with Rainbow Dash. Anyways, Applejack was fuming after the tug-of-war game in which Rainbow lifted her into the hair via the rope then let her drop in the mud. She confronted Rainbow Dash.

"YOU CHEATED!" Applejack fumed.

"What?" Rainbow questioned.

"You used your wings to win over half of those contests!" Applejack rightfully accused.

"Sounds like sour apples to me."

"Are you saying you didn't use your wings?"

"Well... no. But you never said I couldn't use them."

"I didn't think I needed to tell ya to play fair!!!"

During this bickering Spike formed a negative opinion of Rainbow Dash.

Well she's not going to earn me anytime soon.

Rainbow Dash then formed a big ego.

"I still would have won without my wings," Rainbow cockily spoke.

"Hah! Prove it," Applejack continued on her finally logical tangent.

"Gladly. How?"

"Tomorrow is the annual Running of the Leaves. I challenge you to raise me in it. The ONE CONDITION is you are not allowed to use your wings."

"No wings? No problem."

They then sealed the deal with a spit hoofshake. And of course Rainbow Dash blew a raspberry at Applejack after. As for the Harem, they didn't really like what Rainbow Dash was doing to just win something... that doesn't really have an award attached to it. This would probably become a trend. (*cough* Mysterious Mare-Do-Well.) Anyways, all of Ponyville who was watching the Iron Pony Competition along with all of the Harem plus Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo went home after Applejack sealed the deal with Rainbow Dash. There was an understandable tension in the air as all of the ponies went to bed that day. Applejack and Rainbow Dash were known to be the two most adept and athletic of the citizens in Ponyville. To see them feuding over who is the best is quite the event. Not to mention adding that along with the Annual Running of the Leaves makes for a very big event... that was on short notice. Anyways, all the ponies went to sleep... since that's what ponies do when it's night time... unless they work overnight... and such.

The Harem all kept the roses that Spike gave them, Applejack in particular left the rose in her hat as a sort of good luck charm. And it should be mentioned that since they are ponies, they enjoyed them as a nice snack since it would be a shame to let a good flower rot instead of being put to good use. All of them could agree, a rose does make for quite the tasty treat. That along with the zesty and succulent cucumber sandwich meant that they all had a good night's rest.

Transition to the next day. It is now the Running of the Leaves.

The Ponyville citizens woke up and got ready. Today was the showdown between Applejack and Rainbow Dash... and of course the Running of the Leaves... like that is important to them. Twilight Sparkle awoke. It was another beautiful day. She was primed and ready. Now why would a pony like Twilight have to be primed? She was a simple pony for the most part. Well, she had opted to participate in the Running of the Leaves herself. She decided along with the Winter Wrap Up that she should try to get into Ponyville's culture if she was going to live here essentially permanently. Spike was supportive of the idea for the same reasons along with the fact that she'll be able to watch Rainbow Dash and Applejack to see if either of them cheated. Of course Spike cooked Twilight up a very very hearty breakfast again since she was going to need all the energy she could get if she wanted a chance at outdoing the two most athletic ponies... yep.

A similar scene happened with Applejack and Apple Bloom as well as Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo. Yes the young fillies knew how to cook, they aren't that incapable. Of course Applejack's breakfast consisted of... apple products... duh. Rainbow Dash's... eh... it was good food... whatever the Pegasus species eats.

When all the ponies have finished preparing, they all exited and went to the Whitetail Woods. Fluttershy and Rarity couldn't make it today since today was one of their scheduled Spa Dates. Yes, it was a lame excuse, but ship-y nonetheless. Sweetie Belle was picked up by Twilight and Spike which was a quite happy sight for her.

They all arrived at said destination. Pinkie Pie was there with the Twinkling Balloon. The balloon was being used for spectating purposes. She invited Spike and the CMC to join her in spectating. They weren't there for commentating since all the spectators were at the finish line, not on the running track. This was a mistake that it seems as if the Prime Universe Writers have overlooked. Anyways, Twilight went up to the starting line with her trusty and ironic number 42 label on her flank. Rainbow Dash had her wings tied by Applejack. The two athletic ponies were surprised to see Twilight entered in such a race.

"Twilight? What in tarnation are you doing here?" Applejack rightfully questioned.

"I'm racing!" Twilight cheerfully replies.

The farm pony and weather pony just laughed at the simple unicorn.

"*laughs* good one Twilight," Rainbow jokes.

"I'm not joking," Twilight matter-of-factly retorts.

"What? You're not an athlete, you're a... well... you're an egghead," Rainbow chortled along with Applejack.

"I am not an Egghead, I'm well-read," Twilight retorted.

"Egghead," Rainbow whispers to Applejack to which she laughs as well.

"*snickers* But have you ever run a race?" Applejack continued their mocking.

"Well, no, but I do know a lot about running," Twilight defended.

"And you know this from..." Rainbow questioned.

"Books. I've read several on the subject," Twilight proudly proclaimed.

"What'd you read, "The Egghead's Guide to Running"? *ba dum tsss* Did you stretch out your eye muscles to warm up? *laughs* Get it? Eye muscles," Rainbow jeered.

"Scoff if you must, Rainbow. But the Running of the Leaves is a Ponyville tradition, and since I'm here to learn, I decided I should experience it myself," Twilight finally spoke to finish off her defense.

"Well, I just think that's dandy, Twilight. Good luck. *snickers*" Applejack mockingly wished good luck.

"Yeah. See you at the finish line... Tomorrow," Rainbow finished her mocking.

After all of that, Pinkie Pie, the CMC and Spike got ready to start the race and spectate from above.

"On your marks!" Pinkie Pie began.

"Get Set!" The CMC continued.

Spike slammed a bell that was on the ground outside the balloon to get the race started. All the ponies in the event started running. Even Twilight was doing a good job in pacing herself so far. The balloon then took off into the sky.

In the balloon, Pinkie Pie, Spike, and the CMC were enjoying the view as well as the conversation they were having which included Sweetie Belle telling Apple Bloom of her recent joining of the Harem. Spike peered over the edge of the balloon to view the racers. Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom flanked him, also peering over the balloon, one on each side with their flanks bumping against Spike in a flirtatious manner. Both of them leaned their heads in on Spike which caused him to blush profusely at the amount of cute he was getting. The amount of cute just kept increasing as Pinkie Pie came up from behind and stood on her hind legs and put her front hooves on top of Spike's head since she was taller. Simply put all 4 of them could see the action of the Running of the Leaves as well as be close to the wonderful dragon known as Spike. Scootaloo just pouted since she couldn't see the action as well as not be close to Spike.

But the reader doesn't have to fear, Pinkie Pie noticed the pouting Pegasus filly.

"Awww Scootaloo, you can view from over my head!" Pinkie Pie chirped happily.

"Yay!" Scootaloo chirped happily.

Pinkie Pie's mane was surprisingly comfortable for Scootaloo. Now one might be asking about the balance of weight in the balloon since everypony was looking over one side of it. Pinkie Pie already thought about that and threw a sack of flour on the other side of the balloon to make sure the five of them don't go tumbling off the edge of the balloon. Scootaloo was happy to have made herself comfortable in Pinkie Pie's mane while also getting a nice view of her idol Rainbow Dash.

Transition down to the action of the Running of the Leaves.

While racing in the Running of the Leaves, Applejack tripped and landed with a thud. Of course it wasn't exactly wrong to assume that Rainbow Dash had tripped her since she was the only one nearby at the time of the trip. Twilight who was taking some time to admire the scenery then came up for a small chat.

"Whoa! I don't believe it!" Applejack exclaimed.

"I know right? Isn't it beautiful?" Twilight naively replied, commenting on the scenery.

"Not the scenery, Twilight. Rainbow Dash just tripped me!"

"She did not," Twilight matter-of-factly spoke.

"She did too!"

"She did not. And if you were taking it slow and paying attention like me, you would have seen that you tripped over a rock!" Twilight pointed out which of course made Applejack feel like a very very silly pony indeed.

"What? Oh hayseed... Now I have a lot of ground to make up to catch Rainbow!" Applejack started dashing off after the Dash.

"Just be careful!" Twilight wished good luck again.

Applejack of course was able to catch up and even surpass Rainbow Dash. Up in the balloon where the CMC, Pinkie Pie, and Spike were still cuddling, Apple Bloom pointed that out.

"Hey look! Mah sis just caught up with Rainbow Dash!" She cheered while shaking Spike's arm with her hooves.

Spike could only just chuckle. Apple Bloom sure had a good life indeed. She had a drakefriend and two mares (Twilight and Applejack) to look over her. It was sweet indeed.

The same couldn't be said about the race though. Rainbow Dash tripped this time in a similar manner to Applejack. Twilight tried to convince her that she tripped on a stump... but the dense Pegasus kept putting the thought that Applejack cheated into her own head. She decided to spice things up in the race... Oh no. Poor Apple Bloom's small happy outburst wouldn't be long lived for what was to happen next.

In the simplest of words, shenanigans ensued. A lot of shenanigans. Some of which include a slap by tree branch, using said tree branch to launch ahead, kicking a beehive down, switching a sign over, and using the Twinkling Balloon to get back into the race to which Apple Bloom was a bit questioning of. (Yes I know I forgot some of them, but meh.)

The feud between Applejack and Rainbow Dash just kept growing and growing since of this. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle commented on the events.

"You know Apple Bloom, I'm amused that this supposedly 'running race' between Rainbow Dash and your sister is hardly filled with said running," Sweetie Belle commented.

"Yeah, well Applejack is the type to get back at you rightfully. Well technically she was right that Rainbow Dash started it, but still it wasn't quite nice of her to be doing all that back to Rainbow Dash. After all the idea is to make it very obvious who was in the wrong," Apple Bloom responded.

Near the end of the race it go to the point that Rainbow Dash decided to ram Applejack on the final sprint. Applejack of course rammed back. It then got to the point of tail pulling. During one of the tail pulls though, Applejack ended up undoing the ropes that bound Rainbow Dash's wings.

"Alright that's it! All bets are off!" Rainbow raged as she started to use her wings.

"OH NO YOU DON'T!" Applejack tackled the flying Pegasus.

They crossed the finish line in a cloud of smoke. They fought over who won. At this point the Twinkling Balloon landed. Pinkie Pie explained to them what happened.

"Oooo! You two were so amazing!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed.

"We were?" Applejack asked.

"You tied!"

"For first?"

"For last!" Pinkie smiled quite big.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash could only facehoof while the CMC and Spike all giggled at their appearance from all that "fighting".

"Soooo who won?" Rainbow asked.

Just then, Twilight came back from getting a congratulatory medal for her first participation in the Running of the Leaves.

"YOU WON?" the two yelled to the point the spectators could hear it.

"Oh, no, I got 5th place, not bad for my first try though," Twilight commented, thought, then continued, "well considering with your horsing around. *ba dum tsss*"

Of course she got hugs and congratulations from Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Spike. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash and Applejack had a "feeling dumb" moment.

"You're right Twilight. Our behavior was just terrible," Applejack admitted.

"We weren't very good sports," Rainbow Dash realized.

It was then that the troll-y Princess known as Celestia trotted in.

"It sounds to me that an important lesson was learned," she began.

"Princess Celestia?!" both Applejack and Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

"Wh... What are you doing here?" Applejack rightfully questioned.

"Fall is one of my favorite seasons, so I came to celebrate the Running of the Leaves," Celestia explained while winking at the camera.

"I'm sorry you had to see us being such a poor sport, Princess," Applejack apologized.

"That's alright, Applejack," Celestia reassured.

Anypony can get swept up in the excitement of competition. It's important to remember that the friendship is always more important than the competition.

"Exactly Twilight. Now, unfortunately, since you two were to busy tricking each other instead of shaking down the leaves, many of the trees in the Whitetail Woods are still covered," Celestia continued.

"Why, Princess, I bet we can knock those leaves down for you lickety-split. Whaddaya say, friend? Wanna go for another run?" Applejack cheerfully asked Rainbow Dash.

"I'd love to stretch my legs," Rainbow responded with smile.

The two battered up friends then went back into the Whitetail Woods, happy to be on good terms again. Applejack's battered hat still had the rose that Spike gave her in it. The remainder of the Harem and Scootaloo gathered together and watched them go off into the sunset, happy to see the two of them having made up.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E17: Spike and the Stare Master

S1E14: Spiked for Success

Theme.

Rarity, Ponyville's Premier Pony for Fashion, is hard at work for her own dress for the Grand Galloping Gala this year. Unfortunately she had to delay this dress since last year with the ticket fiasco known as Season 1 Episode 3... And the tickets the princess gave were dated for this year.

Didn't know our princess was a troll. Tut tut, no matter.

Anyways, Rarity was focusing hard on her dress when Applejack and Twilight knocked on the door to her workshop and... opened the door right after knocking without even getting a response from the white unicorn... Anyways... Applejack and Twilight were whispering to each other about what Rarity is obviously doing, making a dress. Rarity was getting slightly irritated from all that whispering, so she decided to just confront them already, putting a nice tone in her voice as she did so.

"Is there something I can help you with?" Rarity matter-of-factly asked.

"Sorry to be much of a bother Rarity, but I need a quick favor. Can you please fix this button for me? It's my dress for the Grand Galloping Gala," Twilight requested as she showed said dress.

Rarity gasped. It was ugly. Very ugly. It would qualify for a party, but this is a formal affair. So yes, it was ugly. Ugly as... whatever expression is used for that.

"*gasp* You just can't wear that old thing to the Grand Galloping Gala! You need a new grand outfit! I'll make you one myself right now! Free of charge!"

"Spike said it was ok..." Twilight mumbled, thought, then spoke up, "Rarity you don't have to do that for me you know."

"Nonsense! We're friends, and also dating the same dragon! I won't take no for an answer."

"Well in that case, thank you very much for your generosity Rarity. It is greatly appreciated."

Rarity was thinking about the Grand Galloping Gala as she looked at Applejack and had a thought.

Applejack isn't the type to wear frou-frou stuff, but still she should be presentable.

"Applejack darling, what are you planning on wearing to the Gala since it is coming up?"

"Awww, I was planning on wearing my work duds," Applejack responded.

Rarity almost fainted.

Do my friends know anything about fashion?!

"Darling! *ahem* You do know that it is a formal event and you should wear formal attire right?"

"Hmmm... Nah."

"What if I spruce up your... duds a little bit?"

"Okay, sure. Why not? Since you are up for it and all. Just don't make them too frou-frou."

"Deal!"

Just then, a wild Rainbow Dash appeared through the ceiling of the Carousel Boutique.

"WHOOAAAA!" Rainbow screamed as she crashed into mannequins.

Now I have to get my roof fixed as well as do those two outfits... *sigh* does that pegasus know how to land without destroying anything? I mean Twilight is lucky to live in a tree that can regrow and repair itself while I live in a building that is non-living... Hey those cloths look like a good start for an outfit for her athletic figure... IDEA!

"Sorry, was trying a new trick again... didn't work," Rainbow squee'd.

"You sure you aren't just crashing in all the places for plot convenience?" Twilight matter-of-factly asks.

"Uhhh no?"

Anyways inside Rarity's head was a huge creative master plan.

IDEA! MUST MAKE DRESS FOR ALL FRIENDS! Ooo! Fashion Show Time!

"Rainbow Dash, nice of you to 'drop in' on us, you gave me an idea! I shall make you an outfit for the gala!" Rarity chirped.

"Outfit for the what now?" Rainbow was still dazed.

"I'll make one for you and you and you! EVERYPONY GETS A DRESS! Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy! Oh! And we can have a fashion show after all of them are finished!" Rarity was practically acting like a excited filly at this point.

Twilight was supportive of this idea.

"That sounds like a great idea Rarity! If you can handle it that is," she commented.

"Oh, it'll be a little bit of work, but it will be a wonderful boost for my business! Plus! Fun!" Rarity squee'd.

Rainbow Dash understood that Rarity had a knack for fashion and she wanted to impress the Wonderbolts with her appearance.

"Sounds like a good idea Rarity! Just of course, don't go overboard with the girly-ness, I want to impress the Wonderbolts after all," Rainbow contributed.

"Of course Rainbow Dash, I already know you quite well so I'll take that into consideration," Rarity reassured then continued, "So it's settled then, I'll make the dresses and then we have a small show in Ponyville!"

"Ya sure you can handle making all of those dresses there Rarity?" Applejack concernedly asked.

"Nonsense Applejack! Of course I can! Just drop the day after tomorrow!" Rarity chirped.

A Few Hours Later...

Rarity was overwhelmed. Her mane was disheveled and her magic was overworked. Six custom dresses was a lot to do in just two days. She got a considerable amount of work done today since she was adept at this, but still it was not good that she was pushing herself.

"Why did I opt to do this? It sounded like a simple task at first..." she wondered out loud as she fell asleep on her workbench.

Sweetie Belle, being a good sister, was quite concerned about this. She wondered why she made such a promise similar to Applejack. She understood that ponies like things to be done fast... well Rainbow Dash fast. Nevertheless, Sweetie Belle galloped and gathered Spike and the rest of the CMC and brought them back to the Carousel Boutique. Yes Scootaloo joined them too, she knew loyalty was one of the key factors in being a good marefriend (of course she was still trying to impress Spike too) as well as just friend in general, even if the task at hand was... unattractive at best.

"You see there's my sister sprawled out on her workbench knocked out like a brick," Sweetie Belle pointed out.

Spike was not one to see any of his marefriends in such a state. He noticed the hole in the ceiling and covered it with a tarp for the meantime. Since it was evening at this point and the sun was ready to set. Being good companions, friend, and drakefriend, the CMC and Spike lead the tired Rarity to the bathtub so she could take a relaxing and luxurious bubble bath. Spike also commanded Rarity not to do any more work for the day since then she would end up hurting herself. Rarity of course complied as she was way too tired to argue at this point.

While Rarity was bathing, Spike cooked up a meal for the CMC and Rarity since there was no way that Spike was letting Rarity use anything hot or sharp when that exhausted. The CMC were quite impressed at Spike's cooking, particularly Scootaloo who had never tasted anything that the handsome drake made (since Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom had already tasted the cucumber sandwiches he made). What Spike had made was hearty and comfort food (of course to the reader's imagination). Rarity required something like this to get her back up and running since she only had tomorrow to finish the entire order.

Rarity finished her bathing and sat down at the dining table where the CMC and Spike were waiting with their bowls of food. Of course Rarity had a bigger serving as she must have been famished from skipping lunch.

"Oh thank you for waiting for me dears," Rarity thanked then continued, "Spike did you make this? It looks quite appetizing if I do say so myself."

"Yep! Sure did," was Spike's peppy response.

"Wow Spike! This is really good!" Scootaloo was quite happy with the meal.

That meal was much better than what Scootaloo was normally used to. Yes, this universe's Scootaloo didn't really have much of what would be called a home. She was an orphan who doesn't know who her parents were.

Isn't he just wonderful? I mean like really I never met such a gentledrake before. *sigh* This meal is a once in a many times thing. Make the best of it Scootaloo.

"Thank you Scootaloo," Spike accepted the compliment.

The five of them of course had their small talk as they ate which included the CMC and Spike saying that they were already allowed to stay the night since they all agreed that they were going to help Rarity finish the dresses the next day and will do everything to keep the rest of the Mane 6 from seeing Rarity's disheveled state. The conversation then turned to parents which of course got Spike, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo quite uncomfortable understandably. In fact, it got so bad that Scootaloo ended up in tears and galloped off to Sweetie Belle's room, where the CMC and Spike were designated to sleep at.

Scootaloo was upset understandably since Spike had Twilight Sparkle his whole life and Apple Bloom at least had Applejack her whole life. Applejack had Big Mac, Rarity and Sweetie Belle had each other as well as their parents, Twilight Sparkle has her whole family, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were fillyhood friends and both had their parents. What did Scootaloo have? Nothing. It was just another reminder to her that she was essentially alone. The tears kept flowing from her as the thoughts just kept rolling in.

It was at this point that Spike decided to go see what was up since he was in the most similar situation as he doesn't know of his true family. Spike entered the room.

"Hey there. You doing alright?" Spike asked.

"*sigh* Not really. Just old memories resurfacing," Scootaloo moped.

"Do you want to talk about it? I mean family is a sensitive topic to say the least."

"What would you know? I mean I never knew any of my family and they probably abandoned me."

"You do realize that I am not related to Twilight which is why me and her can date right? Asides from that, what true family do I have?"

"*sigh* You do make a good point, but being a 'blank flank' Pegasus who doesn't have much backstory is quite depressing."

"You do know you are a great filly, Scootaloo. The fact that you can handle it is amazing to say the least. But still, I think we should do something about this don't you think?"

"Yeah..." Scootaloo was thinking this would be the best time to get her thoughts out, "Hey Spike, thank you for taking the time to speak with me when I'm down. I can understand why all those mares and my friends picked you... Aha... I think you know what I'm going to ask."

Spike, being the naive little drake that he is could only babble, "What is it that you want to-- mmph!"

Scootaloo had enough of Spike's naivety about the mares/fillies that like him (although there is only one left at this point). Yes, obviously she just went for the kiss. Spike melted into the kiss of course. They were so alike in many ways, yet the filly had it tougher without much to call a family. They then pulled apart.

"Well, understandable that you feel that way Scootaloo," Spike gave the young filly a hug, "yes I accept."

Spike thought about something and then continued, "Hmmm, Scootaloo, do you have anywhere to call home?"

"Aha... no..." was the filly's depressed response.

"Well, what do you think about living with me and Twilight? I think she'll appreciate the added company as well as the responsibility."

"You really mean that?" Scootaloo quietly asked in a similar manner to Pinkie Pie's calm voice.

"Of course. You've seen how loyal I am to all of my mare/fillyfriends."

"I'd love to Spike. Thank you."

They finished having their romantic moment.

"Well we should head back to Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Rarity. They must be concerned for you."

"Alright Spike," Scootaloo gave her now drakefriend a loving nuzzle.

They walked/trotted back to the dining table and took their seats.

"Everything alright Scootaloo darling?" Rarity asked.

"Yep! Doing much better now, thanks to Spike~" Scootaloo chirped.

"Wow, this is unlike you to be so loving," Sweetie Belle commented.

"What can I say? Spike's a catch~" Scootaloo dreamily sighed which was hilarious to Spike as Sweetie Belle gave him a small glare.

"Harem right?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Yep," Scootaloo responded.

After the reveal of Scootaloo joining, Spike and Scootaloo also explained about Scootaloo's predicament of having no house, and the solution of having her live with Spike and Twilight. Sweetie Belle, Rarity, and Apple Bloom of course found it quite cute.

"Awww Spike, I know I overuse this, but you're sweet you know," Sweetie Belle smiled.

"Y'all got that right, I think you done the right thing Spike," Apple Bloom reassured.

"Well Spike, you are quite mature for your age, I'm quite impressed," Rarity complimented.

Spike and Scootaloo of course then went out in the night to go fetch all of the Pegasus' stuff from wherever she was hiding out through the night which included her prized scooter. Of course it would temporarily be stored in Sweetie Belle's Room for the time being. They then finished their meal and cleaned up. Spike and the CMC then all took their bath together since cute. Of course taking a bath together resulted in a lot of splash wars and giggling which they all smiled at. They dried off after they were done and refreshed.

Spike then went to Rarity's room where the unicorn was winding down, but was still too uptight about things. He then had an idea, being a dragon with claws has it's upsides. Spike began to give Rarity a massage. Rarity had never felt such divine claws with fingers be used to relax her so much. She instantly melted into the relaxation. When Spike was finished Rarity gave him a kiss on the lips.

"Thank you so much Spike," she whispered before she dozed off.

Spike then tucked Rarity in and then went back to see the CMC since he was to join them for bedtime. The CMC were tuckered out from everything. Apple Bloom had earlier helped Applejack with chores before galloping to the Carousel Boutique. Scootaloo had to protect her possessions of course. Sweetie Belle of course was galloping to get Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Spike. They were all hard working fillies surprisingly. Spike sighed as the author suggested he give them massages as well.

Fine... I'll go do it.

And of course he gave each filly a massage. After all the massages, the three fillies sighed in contented relief.

"Thank ya kindly Spike," Apple Bloom smiled again as she spoke for the three of them.

"No problem, so off to bed?" Spike asked.

"Sure Spike," Sweetie Belle squeaked.

And go to bed they did. Similarly to Season 1 Episode 8, they all slept on Sweetie Belle's bed. The three fillies surrounded Spike with their bodies, laying their heads on the one in front of them's flank. Spike decided to lay his head on Scootaloo since she was the newest one. He stroked her mane as she dozed off, happy to soon have family as well as finally have a drakefriend. All was peaceful in the Carousel Boutique for now... until the next day when the five of them had just that day to finish their friends' dresses.

Transition to next day.

Spike awoke the next day feeling slightly refreshed. He was tense as usual. He now had to tend to 8 mares/fillies and also today he was to help Rarity finish all the dresses. The three fillies around him stirred from their slumber. They all looked at Spike with loving looks and batted their eyes at him.

"Good morning my Spikey-Wikey," Sweetie Belle greeted.

"Mornin' Spike," Apple Bloom greeted.

"Good morning Spike," Scootaloo greeted.

Spike blushed when the three of them each took turns at giving him a kiss on the lips. He then tried to get up, but his body completely cramped up and he winced.

"Ugh... I can't move," Spike cried out.

The CMC were concerned for their drakefriend of course. When one cramps up, what would the solution be? Of course, more massage ensued. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo all tended to Spike and loosened his muscles to which he was thankful for. They all went down to the dining table for breakfast where they saw Rarity had already prepared them all a meal.

"Tut tut. It's time to eat up, we have a long work day ahead of us!" Rarity chirped.

"On it Rarity!" Spike and the CMC responded in unison as they sat down and ate.

Scootaloo was feeling much happier now that she knows she will have somewhere to call home in the future as well as the fact they are all essentially one big happy family. After that nice breakfast, they all went straight to work.

Montage of them working as well as the Rarity's Song "Art of the Dress".

The 5 dresses for their friends all came out nicely. Rarity's dress didn't get finished since of time constraints. As she would put it:

"Always put others first, it is the way to be a good friend."

Of course they worked into the evening since it was no easy task, so Rarity offered to trot/walk Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Spike all to their respective homes. They all gratefully accepted. Apple Bloom was dropped off back at Sweet Apple Acres with Applejack. Of course the farm mare would ask about her own outfit but Rarity just said to drop by tomorrow like she promised before. Apple Bloom then gave Spike a hug then a kiss on the lips before she went home.

And of course since Scootaloo was to live with Spike and Twilight, Rarity dropped them off at the Golden Oaks Library along with all of Scootaloo's stuff. Twilight was at first a bit surprised to find out that Scootaloo was an orphan, but she of course agreed to take the young filly in. She could use the extra company whenever Spike was spending time with the rest of the Harem as well as actually have a sister.

Scootaloo didn't stay with Applejack or Rarity since they already had their responsibilities to Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle respectively. Pinkie Pie didn't have the space in where she lives. Fluttershy had... animals and the chickens kept pestering her. Lastly Rainbow Dash's house was in the sky... which was someplace that wouldn't be safe for her. As much as she would like to be with her idol, she opted that Spike would be nice as well as living with a good role model. (Did I cover all my bases? Yes? Ok then.)

Twilight asked the same thing as Applejack and of course got the same response. Sweetie Belle and Rarity then said their farewells which of course included a hug and kiss for Spike each. Now that Twilight was alone with Scootaloo and Spike, she decided to show Scootaloo around the place. Spike went to cook the three of them a meal as usual, he was the designated cook after all. Scootaloo was given a bath by Twilight.

Twilight's reasoning for this was, "well by all technicalities and definitions, you are my younger sister, and you deserve to have a proper fillyhood."

Scootaloo just smiled contentedly as Twilight washed her mane, knowing that she now has someone she can call family.

When Scootaloo finished getting her bath from Twilight, Scootaloo went down while Twilight washed up. Spike had recently finished his cooking and had served the plates. Scootaloo and Spike finally had time for themselves for a bit.

"So Scootaloo, how do you like it here so far?" Spike asked.

"I love it here! Twilight just gave me a bath and also the appearance of this library is quite nice, it's peaceful and comforting," Scootaloo inspected.

"Glad you appreciate it, we're sorry for not noticing that you didn't have much of anything."

"No problem, it's alright, I have kept it relatively secret for the most part."

Spike held Scootaloo for a bit on the couch, stroking her mane much to the filly's happiness. Scootaloo cuddled up to Spike and sighed contentedly. It was a little bit short lived since Twilight finished washing up.

The three of them ate their dinner/supper and chatted about how Scootaloo came to Ponyville and all of her adventures up to this point which of course included how she met Sweetie Belle and then Apple Bloom. It was interesting to Twilight that Scootaloo was a hardened filly that needed some love and care. They finished and Scootaloo decided to help out with putting away and washing the dishes since she was going to do her part in this household. Twilight was impressed that Scootaloo was actually very good and well behaved.

They all then went to bed. Twilight of course said that since Scootaloo was also part of the Harem, she was to join Twilight and Spike in bed as well. The amount of happiness Scootaloo was having of course skyrocketed at this. She would never ever be alone again. Spike and Twilight both took care of her now, one being a drakefriend and the other being a surrogate sister. She would also have no more need to fear lightning or thunder either now that she had somepony and somedrake to cuddle up to, not that she was terrified or anything, totally not afraid, she's a cool Pegasus. Absolutely.

Anyways, Twilight and Spike got into bed, Scootaloo opted for the Applejack style of jumping into bed which launched the other two into the air a bit. Twilight of course told Scootaloo to tone it down but still giggled nonetheless. Scootaloo cuddled up with her sister and Spike also cuddled up with Scootaloo. Twilight of course curled herself around the young ones. She kissed Scootaloo on her forehead.

"Good night, my little sister," Twilight cooed.

Scootaloo smiled in her slumber. Twilight of course gave Spike a kiss on the lips and wished him good night as well.

"Good night my number one assistant."

All was peaceful that night, it was a good day indeed... uh oh. Tomorrow would be the big reveal of the dresses Rarity made for her friends.

Transition to the Day of the Big Reveal.

Scootaloo awoke from her slumber the following day. She saw Twilight and Spike still in their slumber cuddled around her. She decided to wake her older sister via nose boop.

"Boop! Morning big sister!" Scootaloo cheerfully spoke.

"Huh wazzat? Oh hi there little sister," Twilight groggily woke up.

It was at this point that both of them decided to give Spike a nice wake up call. They got on either side of him and cooed into his ears.

"Good Morning Spike," Twilight cooed.

"Good Morning hot shot," Scootaloo cooed.

Spike jolted awake at Scootaloo's line but then remembered that Scootaloo is a part of their family now in many ways. Of course Spike gave Scootaloo and Twilight their good morning kisses.

"Good Morning to you two too," Spike greeted.

They all went through their morning routine as usual, Twilight being way more peppy than usual since today was the day that she would get to see the dresses that her little sister and surrogate sisters along with her drakefriend have made for her with the guidance of Rarity.

It's going to be a grand day!

They ate breakfast and then got on their way to the Carousel Boutique, Scootaloo and Spike both riding on Twilight's back in a similar fashion to Season 1 Episode 4. When they arrived outside the door, Spike and Scootaloo covered Twilight's eyes.

"You aren't allowed to peek~" Spike and Scootaloo cooed, excited to be able to show their handiwork.

"Very well," Twilight played along with a slight giggle.

They entered the Carousel Boutique to the lobby which was where the rest of the Mane 6 and the CMC were. Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack were all blindfolded since there weren't enough hooves to cover all of their eyes.

"Ah there you are Twilight, Scootaloo, and Spike! We can finally do the reveal!" Rarity squee'd.

Spike kept his claws over Twilight's eyes while Scootaloo hopped down and helped the rest of the CMC bring in the five outfits made for their friends.

"Alright! Three! Two! One! VIOLA!" Rarity exclaimed.

Rarity removed the blindfolds from the four friends while Spike let Twilight see again. They saw their outfits/dresses in their full glory along with a smiling Rarity and CMC. To the reader, of course the outfits looked unbelievably amazing.... BUT... to the CMC, Rarity, and Spike's friends... it wasn't exactly what they wanted. Of course the author will skip all that dialogue to just simply say that they voiced their opinion after some delaying. This of course got Rarity all worked up while the CMC and Spike were a little bit down that their efforts were wasted.

"That's ok. Not a problem. This was only a first pass for my attempts at making you a dress. I was going in blind after all. You're my closest friends and I want you to be 110% satisfied. No worries, I'll just redo them," Rarity matter-of-factly responded to her friends' "not exactly approving" of the outfits she made for them.

"Oh, Rarity. You don't have to do that. They are fine," Fluttershy tried to defend.

"I want them to be better than 'just fine'. I want you to think they are absolutely perfect."

"Are ya sure? Ah mean, we wouldn't want to impose," Applejack defended.

"Oh, it's no imposition. Really, I insist."

It was at this point that the CMC and Spike were facepalming and facehoofing since Rarity needed their assistance in the beginning anyways, but they already vowed to help Rarity at this point since they were good fillies and drakefriend.

"Well... in that case... Thank you again, Rarity," Twilight finished off to speak for the group.

Rarity's smile faltered a little bit. She then whispered something to the CMC and Spike.

"Are you okay with another workday thing? I really do enjoy the company you know. Also again thank you for making sure I didn't fall asleep on my desk overnight."

"Of course Rarity, no problem, we understand. The answer is yes. After all, this is for all of our friends," Apple Bloom spoke for the four of them.

Rarity then whispered a quiet "thank you". It was scheduled that today would be the day that Rarity pieces together the initial dresses from their initial suggestions. The five of them would come in the next day to give their absolute input for final tweaks. Twilight and her friends left after giving Rarity each a list of the things they wanted. Twilight of course wasn't really worried since Spike or Rarity will always be there with Scootaloo to bring her home safely. Such is the beauty of being close friends. Rarity didn't need the CMC or Spike to stay over anymore since she will be watching her own health and well being this time after learning her limits.

As the CMC and Spike helped Rarity with the new dresses, Rarity voiced her appreciation and opinions.

"You know Apple Bloom and Scootaloo, I really do appreciate your willingness to assist. I also am surprised that you are much more well behaved compared to the other fillies and colts of your age range," Rarity started.

"What can we say? We learned from the best," Scootaloo voiced while she and Apple Bloom winked at Spike who in turn blushed.

"Ah, so that's why Sweetie Belle is much more behaved than usual," Rarity commented while Sweetie Belle just squeaked out about that.

They worked hard into the evening, taking a break for lunch which Rarity made as a thank you for yesterday. For Rarity, it was quite nice that she was able to work with her drakefriend as well, considering there wasn't much quality time spent with him since she was constantly busy. Ironically, she was still doing the same thing, making dresses, when spending quality time with him. Either way it was another job well done. Rarity of course walked Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Spike home as usual.

Everypony involved in this new outfit... "fiasco"... later were all in bed dreaming up of their designs as they fell asleep.

Constellations sound good. Just like my namesake.

Hmmm... I think functionality should come first. That includes waterproofing.

Ooo! Party stuff galore! Balloons and confetti! *cannon shot* Whoopsies!

Awesome... Awesome... Needs to be 20% cooler. *rant on measurement of cool* Rainbows. *snore*

*whole bunch of jargon about fashion*

Yes indeed, they all seemed to have different ideas on what beauty is... (*retch* *cough* Well then.) They all slept in comfort knowing that they'll be getting what they want... Sadly the same couldn't be said about Rarity.

Is this what my friends seriously think is beauty? I'm just getting insomnia thinking about this!

Rarity didn't get good sleep unfortunately.

Transition to the Next Day. It is time for Rarity's friends to critique her "new" outfits for them.

Fluttershy was one of the first ones to come in since she was mumbling fashion jargon in her sleep after all. The jargon that she was speaking to Rarity was so technical that even Sweetie Belle was at a loss for words. Rarity's mouth was just agape from all the terms that Fluttershy knew, although was able to translate all of it.

This sounds like one of those speeches given to make an idea sound good when really it isn't. But still, the customer is always right!

So, this is what goes on in one of my marefriends... apparently.

*tumbleweed goes across* *words do not compute, must add to lexicon*

Well, that was an insightful look at what went on in Rarity, Spike, and Sweetie Belle's heads... Anyways, Rarity had the CMC and Spike start on that one while she went to talk with Twilight who just trotted in to give her "thorough analysis of what a outfit should have to accentuate her personality". Rarity was in for a lot more jargon, but of the intellectual type this time.

The whole morning was occupied by Twilight and Fluttershy's outfit alterations. Rarity working on Twilight's and the CMC and Spike working on Fluttershy's.

The afternoon was spent on Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash's outfits. Twilight and Fluttershy's finished outfits were of hidden to the next two friends since there would be yet another big reveal day tomorrow, and surprises are fun and all. Rarity opted to handle Pinkie Pie's hyperactivity while the CMC and Spike went to help Rainbow Dash, of course Scootaloo was quite happy to be able to something for her other role model and said technicolor Pegasus was happy to have Spike working on her.

Well finally we have some development on my joining of the Harem!

Starting with Pinkie Pie, her requests are all that are typical of the pony's partying side.

"Ooo! Lollipops and Balloons!"

"I don't think--" Rarity tried to argue.

"DO IT!" Pinkie Pie smiled widely.

Rarity sighed and just got to work on putting said things on her already chaotic outfit. Not much to say there. Now on to the CMC, Spike, and Rainbow Dash's outfit.

"So Rainbow Dash, what do you want?" Scootaloo asked.

"..." Rainbow was thinking.

"Aren't ya gonna tell us to change something?" Apple Bloom asked since it felt like time was being wasted.

"No, I just want my outfit to be cool," Rainbow matter-of-factly replied.

Like that helps.

That helps a lot, Rainbow.

*sigh* Yep that's Rainbow Dash alright.

Very descriptive, Rainbow Dash.

"Do you not like the color?" Sweetie Belle inquired.

"The color's fine, just make it look cooler."

"Do you not like the shape?" Spike asked, of course blushing at the implications of this.

"No no, I'm sure it fits my body," Rainbow wiggled her flank at Spike, "just make the thing... you know... cooler. It needs to be about 20% cooler."

"And do enlighten us Rainbow Dash, what is this percentage measurement of cool that you are talking about?" Apple Bloom rightfully questioned.

Surprisingly Rainbow Dash actually had a full on explanation on what defines a percentage of "coolness". At least Sweetie Belle was able to comprehend such an explanation, but only barely.

"Okay, if you say so," Sweetie Belle commented, knowing that even to the CMC and Spike's standards the request was a bit... too flashy and gaudy as one might put it. But still, this was Rainbow Dash so it shouldn't come as a surprise to them.

The outfit making group managed to get Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash's designs done that afternoon and stored it with Twilight and Fluttershy's. For Rarity, Pinkie Pie's outfit was quite simple since it was just fabric and balloons. Interestingly enough the CMC and Spike had a much more strenuous task as what Rainbow Dash requested had a lot of metal involved. A little bit backwards to say the least.

Applejack was the last one to come in since she was busy working in Sweet Apple Acres the whole morning and afternoon. Unsurprisingly, her request was quite simple.

"What if it rains? I think waterproofing is in check," Applejack matter-of-factly requests.

*Record Scratch*

This request was so simple that the outfit making group just blinked a few times to let it set in that the most amount of ponies and drake would be going to fulfill one simple request when they split up to do the 4 dresses prior.

"Oh. Okay then," Spike responded for the whole group.

And it was done, they finished 5 new outfits. Everything was put away and Applejack took Apple Bloom home. Scootaloo and Spike requested to go home alone since the sun was higher in the sky compared to yesterday. Rarity of course obliged and allowed it. They said their farewells and departed for the Golden Oaks Library. Meanwhile, Rarity spoke to Sweetie Belle about the outfits.

"Oh, Sweetie Belle, these are the ugliest outfits I've ever made," Rarity began.

"Don't worry about it, we did it for our friends right?" Sweetie Belle matter-of-factly explains.

Rarity thought about it for a while.

"You know what, you're right Sweetie Belle. Let's go get dinner," Rarity finished with a smile.

The sisters then went along their usual routine after this.

Scootaloo and Spike strolled home peacefully hoof in claw, admiring the beauty that Ponyville had to offer. For a town that had citizens that fought over gold, they couldn't deny that the architecture was quite nice and beautifully constructed. It was quite heartwarming indeed. They arrived home and entered.

"Twilight! We're home!" Spike yelled out.

"Alright! Can you get started on dinner?" Twilight responded from the bedroom.

"Yep!" Spike then turned to Scootaloo, "I'm very sure you can give yourself a bath today right?"

"Of course, Spike," Scootaloo responded, gave Spike a nuzzle, and then went off to take said wonderful bath.

They ate dinner after Twilight finished her book, Scootaloo finished her bath, and Spike finished cooking. Spike and Twilight then took their bath, of course Twilight ended up dragging Spike into the bath with her much to the chagrin of the dragon. Twilight then had a thought of something the three of them could do now that it was night time.

She brought the two young ones to the balcony that Rainbow Dash had crashed on from being over-launched. They were going to go stargazing. Spike was resting on Twilight's back and Scootaloo was cuddled up to her older sister. There was a telescope set up that they all looked through, admiring Princess Luna's night sky. It was a heartwarming moment indeed as they spotted all the constellations.

They decided to sleep up on the balcony that day. Twilight levitated a blanked out from the library to cover them and then went to sleep as well. Tomorrow Twilight would be able to show the rest of her friends the design that she made herself. It would be a good day indeed... Oh... No...

Transition to the Next Day. It is now the day of the 2nd Big Reveal.

The Harem plus Rainbow Dash woke up, did their morning routine, and then went down to the Carousel Boutique for take two of the outfit reveals. Rarity's friends were of course interested in what each other had in mind for the world of fashion. Rarity wasn't doing as good at the rest though. She was feeling a bit spastic.

Outfits... Hideous... Must... NO! Rarity, do not destroy those outfits! Ugly... Bad... Disgraceful...

Rarity was going insane indeed. She was doing a good job at hiding the fact that she was coming down with a case of the "ugly". Yes, the "ugly" is a very very disastrous disease that causes one to be spastic and go practically insane. It only affects fashion ponies. It also didn't help that her own dress wasn't finished to soothe the symptoms.

The outfits were revealed and the Rarity's friends were all quite amazed that it was what they were looking for and captured their personalities quite well. It is understandable since they were fashionably inept.

While Rarity was slowly going insane, her friends scheduled the fashion show for the next day much to her chagrin. The CMC and Spike were concerned for Rarity's slowly degrading state, but couldn't do much about it since they didn't know about the disease.

Transition to Day of Fashion Show.

Spike was the emcee for the fashion show set up in Ponyville. The CMC were in front seats in the audience still looking quite concerned between each other. Since this was the Mane 6, the ones who saved Princess Luna, many Ponyville citizens were actually interested in this show. Rarity was dragged to behind the curtains of the fashion show since she was still degrading from the fashion-shock she was experiencing. Spike uncomfortably began the show.

"Since the beginning of time, the elite of Equestria have longed for pony fashions that truly expressed the essence of their very souls. Patiently waiting decades -- no, centuries -- for the perfect pony gown. Today, at long last, Equestria, your wait is over! Let's hear it for the breathtaking designs of Ponyville's own Rarity!" He managed to start the show without stuttering.

Rarity's friends then came out from behind the curtains wearing their custom made outfits. Ponyville was in shock that this is what came from Rarity's desk. Simply put, a lot of mouths were agape. Initially all of the mares on display were smiling proudly. But then they noticed the awkward looks that they were being given and started to talk among themselves.

"Why's everypony lookin' at us like that?" Applejack started.

"Oh dear," Twilight could only comment.

"You think we overdid it?" Rainbow asked.

"Nah... Okay, maybe a little," Applejack responded.

Their smiles started to turn awkward. Spike beckoned Rarity to come out and take a bow as their friends made their way back behind the curtains with uncertain looks on their faces. As Rarity trotted down the runway, she fainted completely, the "ugly" having fully taken over her. There was a collective gasp that came from the crowd including the CMC.

"SIS!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed as she and the rest of the CMC jumped on the runway to help Rarity.

"Rarity!" Spike exclaims as he also rushes to her side.

"Alright ponies! Show's over!" Spike announces to the crowd which now has dispersed.

Rarity's friends have turned around and saw the collapsed Rarity.

"Oh my..." Fluttershy could only comment.

They all agreed to take the fashion pony back to the Carousel Boutique. Rarity was laid on her bed after being dunked in a relaxing bubble bath. She was put in one of her bathrobes before put in bed. That was all they could do for that day. The bubble bath didn't really seem to work as Rarity was still a nervous wreck at this point. Twilight just made notes on Rarity's behavior since it was obviously less than normal.

Transition to the Next Day.

Rarity wouldn't allow anypony into her bedroom other than the CMC and Spike, since they were great helps. Her mane was disheveled and she was still wearing the bathrobe from yesterday. When the Mane 6 tried to talk to her, she just spat out a soliloquy.

"Leave me alone! I want to be alone! I want to wallow in... whatever it is that ponies are supposed to wallow in! Do ponies wallow in pity? Oh, listen to me, I don't even know what I'm supposed to wallow in! I'M SO PATHETIC!" was all Rarity said before going on to other incoherent words.

Twilight was then searching through all of her books for what was going on with Rarity. She happened to stumble across the disease called the "ugly". She found that the cure was to burn the source of the "ugly" (Literally "kill it with fire" *ba dum tsss*) as well as put her in front of a beautiful work done by the ones who caused the "ugly". This was quite the surprise to Twilight. She didn't think that the outfits were that ugly, but she knew what she had to do to help a friend out. She gathered the Mane 6 sans Rarity, the CMC, and Spike to show them the plan of attack on the "ugly". Understandably the Mane 6 didn't really want to burn what was essentially their own creations, but knew it had to be done. They had Sweetie Belle grab the designs for Rarity's own gala dress so they could piece together said wonderful work themselves.

When the original 5 outfits were burnt, Rarity could feel something lightening up as she regained some level of composure. She felt like a huge load has been lifted off. She still didn't feel like talking to her friends yet sadly.

The Mane 6 then pieced together Rarity's design for her outfit with the help of Fluttershy's "freaky knowledge of sewing". The CMC and Spike obviously couldn't help for the reason that it won't fulfill the 2nd condition for curing the "ugly" if they did. They then brought the fully finished outfit outside of the Carousel Boutique. The CMC and Spike went in to see Rarity. She was looking a lot better, probably due to the fact that one of the conditions for curing the "ugly" has been fulfilled.

"Hey Rarity, how are you holding up?" Apple Bloom asked.

"I feel a lot better now, thank you very much, what happened anyways?" Rarity inquired.

"Well sis, we all burnt the 5 terrible outfits you have made," Sweetie Belle answers.

"Oh, that actually explains a lot."

"And, we have something for you to see outside!" Scootaloo chirped.

"NO! I ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT GO OUTSIDE! I AM A LAUGHING STOCK!"

"But you must, it's something amazing!" Spike added.

"I know I should be trusting you Spike, but MY CAREER IS RUINED!"

At this point the CMC and Spike gave each other knowing glances and opted for doing things the hard way since this called for extreme measures. They threw Rarity out of her bedroom window which added another hole to the Carousel Boutique. When Rarity landed with a thud, she looked up and saw the most beautiful dress ever. And she could tell it was her own design. She saw her friends standing around it.

"Surprise!" They all exclaimed.

"Wha... what is this?" Rarity asked.

"We found you came down with a case of the 'ugly' and we knew we had to help you. Also it wasn't nice of us to take advantage of your generosity," Twilight matter-of-factly explained, "we did all of this to fix what we have done to you since you are one of our friends, and you matter more than our own selfishness."

Rarity was of course touched by this kind gesture. The final condition for curing the "ugly" has been fulfilled. Rarity's mane sprung back to its usual shape and she was overcome with joy.

"This is the nicest thing any of my friends have done for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Rarity exclaimed and gave all of her friends a group hug.

Her friends all sighed in content relief that Rarity was back to her chirpy self. The rest of the day was spent fixing up the two holes in the Carousel Boutique. It was agreed that a take two fashion show was in order, and this time Rarity was fully approving of it now that all 5 of the good outfits will be showcased along with her now completed dress which she will treasure since it was made by her friends and not by her own handiwork.

The 2nd fashion show was met with overwhelmingly positive feedback since this was the Rarity that Ponyville knew. The CMC and Spike also cheered along as the Mane 6 showed their style. And all was well in Ponyville, the citizens knowing that Rarity would be their go-to source for all things fashion... well she was the only one after all, but she knew her stuff quite well.

Dear Princess Celestia,

This week my very talented friend Rarity learned that if you try to please everypony, you often times end up pleasing nopony, especially yourself (and possibly coming down with a fashion pony specific disease). I learned when somepony offers to do you a favor, like making you a beautiful outfit, you shouldn't be overly critical of something generously given to you. In other words, you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Your Faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle

Zoom out of the 2nd Fashion Show and Zoom out of Ponyville.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E18: The Spike Stoppers

S1E15: Feeling Spikie Keen

Twilight was playing around with her magic again as usual. Spike was very trusting of this marefriend mainly since this was the one he knew for the longest time. Twilight required Spike to be focused on her, but Spike was being distracted by his other marefriend Pinkie Pie acting quite strange. This of course caused Twilight to lose focus and end up NOT transforming the rock that was on Spike's head into a top hat to finish his tuxedo although he already had one since Season 1 Episode 3.

"OOF!" Spike got nailed in the head with the rock that was supposed to be a top hat.

"Spike! You know this magic requires not just my full attention you know. There's no other way!" Twilight complained.

"Easy for you to say, but look over there at Pinkie Pie!"

Pinkie Pie was indeed acting a bit more herself that herself would normally be. She was wearing an umbrella hat and sneaking around from under porches of Ponyville citizens' houses. Twilight then understood what Spike was being distracted by. The pair decided to approach Pinkie Pie and see what's going on.

"Hmm... Twitchy twitcha twitcha twitch," Pinkie commented about her tail.

"Pinkie Pie? What in the wide-wide-world of Equestria are you up to?" Twilight began.

Pinkie Pie shoved her tail in Twilight's face, "Oh, it's my tail! It's a-twitch a-twitchin'! And you know what that means!"

Twilight and Spike just looked at the camera with a "really?" look on her face.

"Um, no Pinkie, we don't know what that means," Twilight matter-of-factly inquired.

"This twitchin' means that my Pinkie Sense is telling me that stuff is going to start falling! You should duck for cover," Pinkie matter-of-factly explained like there was nothing wrong with that statement.

Twilight thought that she knew what Pinkie Pie was talking about.

"Oh, Pinkie, it's not going to rain. Why there's barely a cloud in the--" Twilight was unable to finish as...

"LOOK OUT!" A certain pegasus exclaimed.

"OOF!"

Theme.

"Aha, sorry sis, was trying out a new trick on my scooter," Scootaloo responded.

"No... Worries..." Twilight groaned from under the weight of her younger sister and scooter combined.

Scootaloo then gave a quick kiss to Spike and then scooted along her way. Twilight dusted herself off.

Well... that was interesting.

It was at this point that Fluttershy was flying overhead with a whole bunch of frogs.

"Oh dear Twilight, are you ok?" she inquired.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Oh, alright then," Fluttershy continued along her merry way.

Spike was a bit confused.

"Wait, why was Fluttershy carrying all those frogs?" Spike asked.

"Ooo! Fluttershy told me she was taking all of those frogs to Froggy Bottom Bogg!" Pinkie jumped in the conversation.

"Oh."

"Anyways Twilight, whatcha' doin'?" Pinkie excitedly continued while still wearing the umbrella hat.

The three of them started trotting/walking.

"Well I was trying to practice magic, transmutation to be exact, and well then... you happened," Twilight spoke.

"Ooo! Fun!" Pinkie then had another Pinkie Sense, another tail twitch, "Something else is going to fall!"

At this, Spike and Pinkie Pie stopped to look around for items that could possibly fall, Twilight giving Spike a questioning look saying "you can't be serious" as she continued to trot.

"What? Twilight, she's one of my marefriends, I should trust her shouldn't I?" Spike explained.

"Oh please Spike, there's hardly anything else that can fa-- WAH!!!" Twilight exclaimed as she fell into a ditch.

"Oh, well that's definitely something that can fall," Pinkie commented.

"May I help her up now?" Spike asked.

Pinkie checked her tail, "Yep! It's all good now!"

Just then, Applejack just trotted in.

"Hello Pinkie Pie. Hello there lover-boy~ Why is Twilight in a ditch?" Applejack greeted then questioned.

"Pinkie Pie predicted it," Spike matter-of-factly explained.

"Honestly Spike, she did not! Two coincidences in a row like this may be unlikely, but still easier to believe than twitchy tails that predict the future," Twilight retorted.

"*gasp* Twitchy Tail? Pinkie Sense? NOPE! Nyu-Uh!" Applejack started to freak.

"Don't worry Applejack, it's safe. Twilight was the prediction," Spike reassured.

"Oh... wait, don't tell me you believe in this stuff too?" Twilight inquired about Applejack as she climbed out of the ditch with the help of Spike and Pinkie Pie.

Applejack then looked at the camera with a "really?" look.

"Twilight, I've been living here in Ponyville a lot longer than you have, I'm sure I wouldn't be playing a joke on you. I am the Element of Honesty after all. Simply put, we learned here that when 'Pinkie's a Twitchin', ya better listen'," Applejack explained.

Just then, another Pinkie Sense occurred.

"My ears are flopping! My ears are flopping!" Pinkie exclaimed.

At this, Applejack took a few steps back.

"What does that mean?" Spike inquired, wanting to learn about this side of the wackiest of his marefriends.

"Well, for Twilight, I'll be starting a nice bubble bath," Pinkie explained, "And Spike, stand back."

Pinkie Pie and Spike then took their steps back.

"Huh? *chuckles* A bath? This thing keeps on getting more ridiculous by the minute!" Twilight mocked.

Just then, the CMC passed by. Scootaloo on her scooter, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle riding in the cart attached to it. Unfortunately for Twilight, when they passed, they passed over a mud puddle and accidentally splatted Twilight with mud.

"Sorry sis!" Scootaloo yelled back.

"Sorry Twilight!" Sweetie Belle yelled back.

"Sorry Twilight! Hi sis!" Apple Bloom yelled back.

"No... Problem... Grrrrrr..." Twilight responded, covered in mud from head to hooves.

*incoherent grumbling*

Transition to Sugarcube Corner.

Applejack had to go do other things since she was one of the ponies holding up Sweet Apple Acres' business. Twilight of course was given a bubble bath by Pinkie Pie at Sugarcube Corner while Spike was just being thoroughly entertained by Twilight's grumbling. As Pinkie Pie was washing Twilight's mane she explained to her and Spike the Pinkie Sense.

Ooo! Twilight's mane is soft!

"So... basically, it works like this: I get different, little, niggling feelings and they mean different things! Like when my back is itchy, it's my lucky day. And, when my knee gets pinchy, that means something scary is going to happen," Pinkie matter-of-factly explained.

"Well, is your knee pinchy now?" Twilight inquired since she wasn't the type who liked to be jump-scared on, but still with Pinkie Pie around she got used to such things.

"No, but my shoulder's achy. That means there's an alligator in the tub," Pinkie matter-of-factly explained.

Pinkie Pie then pulled out said alligator from the tub. Twilight jumped out of the tub at that sight.

"WAH! How come your knee didn't get pinchy?! That's not just scary! It's downright dangerous!" Twilight yelled.

And how did she get an alligator in the first place!

"No it's not silly~ This is my pet alligator, Gummy! He's got no teeth," Pinkie explained as Gummy tried to bite Pinkie's mane but well... had no teeth.

"Oh," Twilight squee'd as she blushed in embarrassment.

Pinkie Pie finished giving Twilight a bath and the three of them started trotting/walking back to the Golden Oaks Library. Twilight was still surprisingly not convinced. Dense Unicorn.

HEY!

Anyways, Twilight spoke to Pinkie Pie about this Pinkie Sense as they were making their way.

"Well, I still don't believe all of this... 'special power' stuff. It's just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo," Twilight began.

"What's not to believe? You do magic, what's the difference?" Pinkie rightfully retorted.

"Well, magic is something you study and practice. It only happens based on decision and make something chosen to happen, happen. With you... it makes no sense at all!"

Pinkie Pie was quite offended about that.

"That's so not true Twilight! We Earth Ponies have magic too you know! Why do you think I have a cutie mark? After all, all three of us species have magic in us! It just so happens that I was given this ability. There are time spells too you know which means that my ability isn't out of question!"

Why don't you believe me... *pouts*

Pinkie Pie was practically muzzle to muzzle with Twilight as she retorted this. Another Pinkie Sense started to arrive.

"Anyways, I'm feeling a combo coming on... Ear flop, eye flutter, knee twitch!"

At this point they were outside the Golden Oaks Library. Twilight was ready to open the door but... The CMC came out of the door, slamming it out in the process.

"Hi Pinkie Pie, Hello Spike~" The CMC all responded as they exited the Library all while giving Spike a kiss as each one passed by.

Well that was interesting.

"Ughhhh... not... again..." Twilight groaned from behind the door as it swung back showing a flattened Twilight that then slumped to the ground.

"That was interesting, if the knee twitch and eye flutter were flipped, we would have been seeing a wonderful rainbow! Oh yeah, those bunch of random things are things I would like to call 'combos'," Pinkie commented and explained as she helped Twilight back up.

Poor thing, she could never get a break.

"I don't believe this," Twilight thought out loud to herself.

"You don't believe because you don't understand," Pinkie pouted.

This got Twilight thinking.

Transition to Basement of Golden Oaks Library.

Spike was left in the main lobby of the library to watch over the place and wait for Scootaloo to come back while Twilight had hooked Pinkie Pie up to one of her science devices. Pinkie Pie was surprisingly very trusting of Twilight considering they were in her basement and she was being restrained by the front hooves for the most part... hot. Anyways, Pinkie Pie was also wearing this weird helmet thingy on her head as well. Twilight started up the machine that started monitoring (*Incoherent Mumbling*) and collecting data on (*Incoherent Mumbling*).

Just do it for Twilight... At least Spike believes me.

Pinkie Pie was surprisingly still and patient for being usually very hyper. Overall, Pinkie Pie was only hooked up to said machine for literally 50 seconds. During that time span, Pinkie Pie and Twilight had more conversation on the Pinkie Sense. Near the end of this time frame, Pinkie Pie felt like she was getting a Pinkie Sense, but then her tummy rumbled.

"Ooo! That one means that I'm hungry! Let's eat!" Pinkie explained.

"UGH! Just forget it! I don't need to know if this is real or not. I don't need to understand it! I don't even care!" Twilight unhooked Pinkie Pie from the machine and started trotting up to the door.

"Okie Dokie Loki!" Pinkie chirped as she trailed behind Twilight.

Again, Pinkie Pie had another one of her Pinkie Senses. It was the "open doors combo".

"Uh-oh," Pinkie could only comment as...

Are my Pinkie Senses hurting poor Twilight? *pouts*

*SLAM!* The door connecting the basement to the main lobby was opened loudly by Spike, smashing Twilight again.

"Twilight! Scootaloo is back from spending time with the CMC! Twilight?" Spike yelled then thought, "Pinkie have you seen Twilight?"

"Yep!" Pinkie hopped out the door, thought, then stuck her head back in the door, and squee'd, "you wouldn't happen to be making lunch soon are you?"

"Yeah, I was just getting started on lunch, I take it you had a 'Pinkie Sense' that you were hungry?"

"*gasp* How'd you know?"

"I had a hunch," Spike winked and smirked.

Pinkie just giggled as she went to go see Scootaloo after giving Spike a nuzzle. Spike walked into the basement and looked around and didn't see Twilight anywhere. The door swung shut showing a less than amused Twilight flattened on the door. Spike then saw the flattened Twilight.

"Whoops," Spike squee'd.

"*grumbles*... Did you two plan this?" Twilight accused.

"Plan what?"

"URGH!"

After that, Spike finished making lunch, remembering to add another portion for Pinkie Pie. They all ate, Twilight being still irritated about Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie, to which the party pony just giggled about. Scootaloo just shared all the antics that she and the CMC got into including the scooter crash into Twilight. (They weren't aware they slammed the door on Twilight.)

*giggles* She's so funny when upset though. Seems like I am a total contradiction to her logic~

Afterwards, Pinkie Pie helped clean up and said farewell to Spike, Twilight, and Scootaloo. She then went on her merry way to doing her usual antics to let Twilight cool down from her inability to comprehend "Pinkie Sense". Twilight hatched a plan to study Pinkie Pie closely but from afar. Scootaloo and Spike were a bit skeptical of Twilight's plan since it was essentially the definition of stalking, but one knows never to stop Twilight from a plan.

Transition to Twilight's "Observation" of Pinkie Pie.

Scootaloo and Spike were dragged along with Twilight as she went on her quest to understand Pinkie Pie on a very deep level. No one has ever made this venture to understand Pinkie Pie to this extent. They were all hiding in a bush while they watched "Pinkius Pieicus" as Twilight coined the term. Twilight was using binoculars to study the party mare. Of course Pinkie Pie was aware that Twilight was watching.

She's turned this into a scientific venture... *sigh* Ooo! This flower smells nice! *giggles*

Pinkie Pie was being a very happy-go-lucky mare as she looked around and appreciated nature in general from smelling a flower to watching a butterfly go by. Scootaloo and Spike were just trailing behind the bush that Twilight was using for camouflage as she used her binoculars (that weren't needed since they were in eyesight distance) to observe Pinkie Pie and writing down notes on her notepad since Spike refused to do the notes as none of his marefriends deserves to become a science experiment. At that moment, Pinkie Pie had a Pinkie Sense that was only meant for her, a fluttering heart.

Aw... Spike, that is so sweet of you!

She looks so happy, I wish I could be like that sometimes. But I MUST figure that Pinkie Sense out!

"You think she lost her marbles yet Spike?" Scootaloo inquired.

"Don't know, have seen her worse," Spike responded.

"I HEARD THAT!" Twilight yelled in a louder than Season 1 Episode 4 manner.

Scootaloo just giggled at what a strange sister she has. They trailed Pinkie Pie all the way to the schoolyard where she was just rolling around on the ground because... fun. Anyways, Pinkie Pie then had another Pinkie Sense, an itchy nose.

Oh no... Twilight! Get away! Please! I don't want to hurt you with my own abilities. *pouts*

Pinkie Pie then galloped to cover under a horseshoe. It was then that a huge swarm of bees came out from (*Incoherent Mumbling*) and Pinkie Pie trembled from it. Luckily since she was under cover the bees didn't notice her. Spike and Scootaloo saw the bees coming. Spike picked up Scootaloo in his claws all "damsel in distress" style and ran off to cover with her which just so happened to be the bush that was near where Pinkie was hiding under said horseshoe.

"TWILIGHT! RUN!" Spike and Scootaloo yelled.

"Why? I'm trying to teach you the value of scientific--" Twilight was unable to finish this as the bees came in and started stinging her which made the bush she was in jump in a comical manner.

Twilight of course yelped out in pain as the bees stung her multiple times then left. Meanwhile Pinkie Pie popped her head in the bush Spike and Scootaloo were hiding in.

"By the way Spike, thank you for not treating me like a science experiment," Pinkie whispered as she gave Spike a kiss on the lips, thought, then pouted, "I just wish Twilight would stop treating me like that. We're friends... Not to mention that my own abilities seem to be hurting her a lot."

"No problem Pinkie Pie, and I'm not sure me and Scootaloo will be able to get her off of your tail. Just be happy and keep that smile on your face ok? Do it for me," Spike responded to Pinkie's lament.

Pinkie just smiled, "alright Spike, for you."

Pinkie Pie then continued on her business. Later, Twilight, now bandaged, was still observing Pinkie Pie who was now at Sweet Apple Acres apparently since... fun. Twilight then observed the "open doors combo". Spike and Scootaloo immediately ran/galloped for cover. (Scootaloo was already familiar with Pinkie Sense.)

Oh no! Poor Twilight! Please pay attention to the doors this time...

"Wow, you two really seem to believe this stuff, don't you? Here, let me show you that there's nothing to be afraid of," Twilight leaned on the open barn door that was nearby which didn't do anything, "See? I promise you there's nothing to fear from that--"

Twilight was unable to finish her statement on that as she fell through a recently opened apple cellar door and crashed down some stairs.

"Twilight! You came to see mah new apple cellar! How nice. Twi? You okay? Uh, Twi?" Applejack cheerfully greeted then trailed off.

Spike and Scootaloo then helped a injured Twilight continue watching Pinkie Pie who was now at the park again since... fun. Pinkie Pie then had another Pinkie Sense of a twitchy tail.

Twilight!

"TWITCHY TAIL!" Spike and Scootaloo screamed.

The two of them looked up and saw what was about to fall on Twilight.

"You need to move! Now!" Spike and Scootaloo tried to urge Twilight.

"Honestly, you two are overreact--" Twilight was unable to finish again.

Spike and Scootaloo jumped out of the way as a flower pot, anvil, hay cart, and piano fell on Twilight, leaving her bruised. Pinkie Pie winced as those items fell on the Unicorn.

Later after that, Pinkie Pie saw Applejack who was carrying apples in saddle-baskets.

"Hey Applejack! Whatcha' doin'?" Pinkie greeted.

"Takin' more apples to my new apple cellar. How 'bout you, Pinkie? Whatchu doin'?" Applejack responded.

"Oh, letting Twilight secretly follow me all day with Scootaloo and Spike trailing behind without me knowing she was in the bush, behind the hay bale, and looking from behind a bench," Pinkie stated matter-of-factly.

"You mean you knew all along?! Why didn't you tell me?" Twilight entered, badly bruised and bandaged as well as her front two legs in casts, being helped by Scootaloo and Spike to trot.

This was enough to break Pinkie Pie.

"I tried to let this all go you know Twilight, but I can't take it seeing you get that injured just since my Pinkie Sense goes off. I feel like I'm hurting you all while you are hurting me by treating me like some sort of science experiment including the machinery. I did all of this for you... things like taking care of the Harem and what I said before as well as make sure your well being was in check as you are the Alpha mare of this group yet you still don't believe me for something as small as Pinkie Sense. I thought we were close friends..." Pinkie Pie pouted, almost to the point of tears.

Twilight was shocked. Pinkie Pie was hurt and she was being overly reasonable for once.

"I'm so sorry Pinkie Pie! I didn't think about how you felt about all this. I got so caught up in this venture that I neglected how much you mean to me. I should have considered your belief right up front," Twilight apologized, "yes Pinkie, I believe your Pinkie Sense, there is more than sufficient experimental evidence to know that it works, even without the explanation, but I still want to make it up to you since you did all of this for me."

Pinkie Pie thought a bit about it then giggled.

"Well, you have to wear this umbrella hat all day like me!" she pulled out two umbrella hats from (*Incoherent Mumbling*) and put one on Twilight while she put the other one on herself.

Pinkie Pie then pulled Twilight close which of course elicited a blush from the Unicorn.

"Stick with me Twilight, I'll protect you from the Pinkie Sense," Pinkie spoke all spy-like.

Twilight was just glad that Pinkie Pie was back to her happy peppy self and accepted the hug that she gave her.

It was at this moment that they heard roaring in the distance coming from Froggy Bottom Bog. They then heard a certain timid Pegasus yelling and making war cries.

"HOW DARE YOU HURT THOSE FROGS LIKE THAT! TAKE THIS! AND THIS!" Fluttershy yelled out as she beat the living daylights out of the Hydra that decided to waltz on in her frog migration.

Applejack was the first to make a comment.

"Yep, nothing new for Ponyville," Applejack could only say.

They all had a good laugh as the normally timid Pegasus made sure that the Hydra would never bother the frogs again.

Transition to Golden Oaks Library.

Spike, Scootaloo, Twilight, and Pinkie Pie were all wearing umbrella hats, the first two having asked for hats as well during the trip back to the library. Applejack already had a hat and had went back to stocking up her new apple cellar. Fluttershy had calmed down from the Hydra at this point and had returned back to her cottage. (Bases Covered... Check.) Spike wrote the letter to Princess Celestia as Twilight dictated it.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I am happy to report that I now realize that I now realize that like magic, there are things that are unexplained yet still happen. They are by no means any less true either. It sometimes takes a friend to help you realize it.

Always your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

"There it goes again," Pinkie commented as her tail twitched.

"I wonder what's going to drop out of the sky this time?" Twilight asked with a giggle.

"You never know~" Pinkie chirped back.

Twilight, Scootaloo, and Pinkie Pie exited the library to get a snack at Sugarcube Corner, Spike was to join them after sending the letter.

Spike went up to the balcony to send the letter to Princess Celestia. It was at this moment that the sound of a jet engine could be heard. Princess Celestia herself landed on the balcony of the library.

"Hello there Spike," the Princess greeted.

"Oh, hello Princess, nice of you to drop in," Spike could only reply.

"How's the Harem?"

"Doing fine, just glad to have them in my life."

"That's good to know, thank you for the letter by the way. Nice hat."

"No problem and thank you."

The Princess then received the letter from Spike and then took off.

That... was interesting.

Spike then went off to join his marefriends at Sugarcube Corner.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E19: A Spike and Pony Show

S1E16: Spike Rainboom

Fluttershy was learning how to cheer from her fillyhood friend Rainbow Dash, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were there to watch and help.

"Now, what have we learned?" Rainbow finished her teaching of "how to cheer".

"Loss of control," Fluttershy began.

"Good."

"Screaming and hollering."

"Yes, and most importantly?"

"Passion!"

"Right! So now that you know the elements of a good cheer, let's hear one."

Fluttershy attempted to cheer, but...

"*inhales* Yay."

And I thought we were soft.

Huh.

Spike's sweet. *dreamy sigh*

Rainbow Dash wasn't having any of it.

"Ugh. You're gonna cheer for me like that? Louder," she ordered.

"Yay."

"Louder!"

"Yay."

"Louder!!!"

"*deep breath*"

It was at this point that the Cutie Mark Crusaders had enough of Fluttershy.

"YAY!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders boomed.

"Oh... Thank you girls, but... we're trying to train Fluttershy," Rainbow commented then sighed.

"Was that too loud?" Fluttershy had finished giving her cheer that was drowned out completely.

At this point, Rainbow Dash had pushed the quit button and flopped over on her back with a "thud".

Theme.

A little time later, Rainbow Dash decided to practice her routine for the Best Young Flyer Competition.

"Yay," Fluttershy cheered.

"YOU GO RAINBOW DASH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders cheered loudly.

Rainbow Dash finished phase one of her routine successfully.

"Wooo," Fluttershy continued cheering.

"YEAH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders boomed.

Rainbow Dash finished phase two of her routine successfully. All she had to do now was the Sonic Rainboom.

"Way to go," Fluttershy... cheered...

"YOU GOT THIS RAINBOW DASH!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders finished.

"Here we go. Sonic Rainboom!" Rainbow exclaimed.

She began her dive, flapping her wings to make sure she could push past the sound barrier unlike her Prime Universe Counterpart. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy's eyes widened as it looked like the technicolor Pegasus was going to make it.

Whoa.

Unfortunately for Rainbow Dash, she couldn't seem to push past the sound barrier.

"Uh oh," Rainbow commented.

Rainbow Dash was shot out of the Rainboom-like slingshot screaming like a filly. The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy were shaken out of their trance as Rainbow Dash was flung.

"That's not good," Apple Bloom commented.

"Should we go find her?" Scootaloo asked.

"Yeah. Looks like she's going to crash into the Library," Sweetie Belle finished.

Fluttershy just meeped. The Cutie Mark Crusaders threw Fluttershy into their cart and Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle jumped in after her. Scootaloo jumped on her scooter that was attached to said cart and sped towards the Golden Oaks Library.

Meanwhile at the Golden Oaks Library.

Pinkie Pie was helping Twilight organize the books after said Unicorn had a intense study session. She didn't invite Applejack and Rarity to help since she still had reservations on them with her property. Spike was upstairs in the bedroom reorganizing and cleaning up. Twilight herself was quite amazed at how great of a help Pinkie Pie was.

"Tada! Twilight, all done~" Pinkie chirped happily.

"Ah, thank you so much Pinkie Pie. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you," Twilight thanked, "you are quite organized for a party pony."

"Well duh~" Pinkie commented still with a smile on her face, "If I wasn't organized then all these parties wouldn't be able to happen!"

Good point.

Both of them smiled at each other.

"WHOA!!!" Rainbow Dash crashed through the window of the organized library which sent Pinkie Pie toppling on Twilight as well as knocking off all the books on the shelves.

Rainbow Dash crashed into a pile of books after bursting the window.

"Sis'! Are you ok--" Scootaloo burst in the front door with her scooter. Fluttershy was cowering in the cart while Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle comforted her from the wild ride she was just taken on.

"Twilight? Pinkie Pie? You two doing alright down there?" Spike came down the stairs from the bedroom.

It was at this moment that all parties that just arrived saw Twilight and Pinkie Pie in a rather compromising position.

Pinkie Pie looked from the Cutie Mark Crusaders to Fluttershy then lastly to Rainbow Dash then Spike. She felt her Pinkie Sense tell her to do something crazy. And yes, Pinkie Pie did something crazy. She bent down and kissed Twilight right on the lips.

Fluttershy and the Cutie Mark Crusaders' eyes went wide and mouths all agape then fainted. Rainbow Dash was confused as usual. Spike tried to play off the awkwardness of the situation.

"I see you two have made yourselves into a Twinkie," he commented with a laugh, having thought that one up.

The two mares had deep blushes on their faces as Spike said that. Pinkie Pie decided to retort.

"Why yes we did Spike, you like?" Pinkie batted her eyes at Spike.

"Do I have to answer that?” he made a point, “anyways, I take it you two have a fancy for each other?"

Twilight had no idea as to how to be going about responding to that. She was just kissed by Pinkie Pie and the pink party pony seemed to be playing it off in her advantage. Pinkie Pie seemed to be able to read Twilight’s uncertainty about doing such things with each other.

“Uh… Spike? Can you give me and Pinkie Pie a moment please?” Twilight asked in polite tone.

Spike merely nodded then tilted his head off to one side in confusion.

Twilight teleported herself and Pinkie Pie into her bedroom. Pinkie Pie immediately blushed.

“T-Twilight? Isn’t this a bit too fast?” she stuttered out, surprised at the sudden action that the unicorn had taken, not expecting to jump to the final base already.

It was Twilight’s turn to blush.

“N-No Pinkie Pie, I’m not that kind of mare… that’s not how romance works, but are you sure we should be doing such a thing in front of Spike? I mean, we’re his marefriends, not to mention don’t you think you’re the one going too fast?”

“Not really~ My Pinkie Sense is telling me that it should be you and Spike, but the author seems to have left out that thought from Episode 1 for… Harem purposes. I mean, I liked it. You may not realize it, but I think you like this pony who is as crazy as yourself,” Pinkie strutted her stuff a bit.

More blushing ensued.

“Oh, um… You got me. Watching you play around and be so carefree when I was studying your Pinkie Sense did send me over to some extent… but still… why?”

“Don’t you see? I’m your illogical side. You’re my logical side. We’re both crazy. How can this possibly not work?”

“Um…”

"Exactly! And now we are a triangle! And everypony knows triangles are the strongest shape right Twilight?" Pinkie nudged and winked at Twilight.

Twilight just mused, "yes indeed Pinkie Pie… Hm… alright, I’ll take you up on your offer of dating, but Spike is going to know about this."

“Uh huh~ You won’t be disappointed Ms. Sparkle~” Pinkie gave Twilight a nuzzle.

As stereotypical storytelling dictates, It seems as if Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, the CMC and Spike were listening from the other side of the door. Twilight opened the door, and the pile of ponies plus dragon fell forward with a thud. A lot of squee ensued. Twilight had an unamused look while Pinkie Pie just smiled and waved.

After things had settled, Rainbow Dash had called for a meeting at the Golden Oaks Library with all of the Mane 6, Cutie Mark Crusaders, and Spike.

"So, what did ya call us all here for Rainbow Dash?" Applejack inquired.

"Well... I wanted to invite you girls to come to Cloudsdale to see me compete in the Best Young Flyer Competition! I mean, we've all been there for each other's competitions right? *cough*," Rainbow commented, not wanting to remember Season 1 Episode 13.

"You do have a point there Rainbow Dash, and I would love to see the competition. After all, it's not everyday that you get to be in Cloudsdale," Rarity made a point.

"But... the only problem is that only Pegasus ponies can walk on clouds. And Cloudsdale is a city made completely of clouds," Rainbow sighed.

"*cough* Magical Unicorn with quite the prowess here," Pinkie Pie pointed at her marefriend.

"Oh," Rainbow matter-of-factly commented.

"Yeah... I'm sure I can find a spell in this library somewhere..." Twilight started looking on the clean bookshelves.

"Ooo! Here you go Twilight!" Pinkie chirped as she found a book that could be of use.

Twilight looked through the book and found a cloudwalking spell.

I need to remember to ask Pinkie Pie to look for books for me more often.

"Ah! Here we go! This spell looks about right!" Twilight exclaimed like a little filly, "who wants to go first?"

"For Rainbow Dash, I will go first," Rarity commented.

"Alright, hold still."

Twilight finished the spell successfully. The group decided to go outside to test if the spell worked on Rarity. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash grabbed a cloud down from the sky so Rarity could hop on it. The fashion pony of course did so. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy raised the cloud off of the ground slowly. Rarity stayed on the cloud as it went up.

"Yep! Looks like it works Twilight," Rainbow confirmed.

That was the green light that the spell would work. They had decided to test the spell on Spike just to make sure it worked on dragons. Well...

Huh. That spell worked on Spike as well. Who would have thought how convenient this spell is?

Now that they all will be able to walk on clouds, they agreed to go back to their homes to relax for tomorrow, the day of the competition and a wonderful date in Cloudsdale. Pinkie Pie of course opted to stay over with Twilight, Spike, and Scootaloo since she just got together with Twilight as well as being able to spend more time with Spike. Scootaloo was told of Twilight and Pinkie Pie's new relationship to each other. It was made very clear that Twilight and Pinkie Pie were still dating Spike as well.

The four of them decided to spend the afternoon eating lunch at the Hay Burger.

"I know it isn't much for a first date, but still I wanted to treat you," Twilight commented.

"Aww, Twilight you don't have to do much for me," Pinkie nuzzled Twilight, "after all, you are now dating both me and Spike which is like double the stuff to do."

Twilight just smiled. Pinkie Pie and Twilight ordered XXL meals, Twilight thinking she could handle it and Pinkie Pie challenging her to an eat-off.

Heh, she thinks she can beat me at pigging out? She's seen how I eat.

You're on Twilight! *giggles*

Scootaloo and Spike just went Large for their meals, just wanting to eat and enjoy each other's company and letting the new pair enjoy each other. The two of them watched as Twilight and Pinkie Pie chowed down like crazy. Pinkie Pie and Twilight finished at the same time as every cliched story must have it happen. Since both were so stuffed, they didn't really care about who won. They sat back to back after finishing.

"Enjoyed your meal?" Scootaloo inquired.

"*chuckles* Yes we did dear sister," Twilight responded.

"Look Twilight! We're now an overstuffed Twinkie!" Pinkie Pie commented which got a laugh from all of them.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie waited for Scootaloo and Spike to finish their food since they weren't racing or anything. Afterwards, the four of them decided to take a stroll through Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack and Apple Bloom decided to join them since all the work was done and it was evening since the former group of four had their lunch late. As they were trotting, Apple Bloom whispered an idea to Spike.

"You know Spike, remember where I first confessed to ya?" she started.

"Yeah, there was a lone tree there and it was a nice hill that overlooked Ponyville," Spike responded.

"Ah was thinking, maybe the whole Harem could engrave their names onto that tree, it could be like our special meeting spot and such."

"Sure Apple Bloom, well since you and Twilight were the first two, should we at least tell Twilight?"

"Of course Spike! But something in my head is telling me to wait for a later episode to do this since something big is happening this episode."

"Point very well taken dear Apple Bloom."

Twilight was told of the idea and she totally approved, they were thinking some time in the autumn for doing it since winter would be quite difficult. No one else in the Harem knew of this idea as of right now.

Their evening stroll through the Acres was nice and peaceful as Scootaloo and Apple Bloom leaned on Spike. Twilight and Pinkie Pie leaned on each other while trotting. Twilight and Pinkie Pie of course told Applejack and Apple Bloom about their new relationship with each other to add to the already confusing lines of the Harem.

"Heh, who would have thought? Laughter and Magic getting together," Applejack chuckled.

Apple Bloom of course being the type to usually side with Twilight was her usual chirpy self.

"Ah'm so happy for you two!" Apple Bloom exclaimed cheerfully with a small hop, "The Bookworm and the Baker!"

Twilight and Pinkie Pie just gave Apple Bloom a nice pat on the head as the little filly giggled.

They finished their stroll through the beautiful orchard and dropped off the Apple Sisters at their house. The two sisters gave Spike a farewell kiss. Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, and Spike returned to the Golden Oaks Library, happy and content. Pinkie Pie decided to help Spike in cooking since she was thinking that the two of them could come up with something nice for their marefriend and her sister. (Ack. All this terminology.) The two of them worked quite efficiently and made a very great meal for Twilight and Scootaloo.

Of course, said meal came out "heavenly". Again, more conversation and such happened during the consumption of their dinner.

It was then bath time. Twilight and Pinkie Pie entered the bathroom and then batted their eyes at Spike. Just as Spike was going to walk into the bathroom, the Twinkie duo slammed the door in his face.

Aww... dang it *snaps fingers*

Scootaloo just gave Spike a pat on the shoulder with her hoof. Twilight and Pinkie Pie were just giggling like little fillies on their act they played on Spike. The two of them took their bath together, of course being all cute and such as things like washing each other's manes and tails along with each other's backs. Twilight was surprised at Pinkie Pie's mane springing back up to its usual shape after they dried off. After the Twinkie duo finished completely, Scootaloo and Spike took their bath together and did similar cute stuff.

When it came time to go to sleep, the author realizes that the reader wants to read another cute cuddle scene. So, Pinkie Pie and Twilight laid on their sides and cuddled around Spike, making sure their muzzles and hooves touched. Scootaloo just curled herself on top of Spike making herself essentially a "Scootaloo Blanket" for the young dragon. It was the cutest lump of orange, green, purple, and pink the reader has ever seen. In fact the reader almost passed out again. Had it not been for the author moving on with the story, the reader would have had to be resuscitated for the second time this Season.

While Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo, and Spike were sleeping peacefully, in a cloud house above Ponyville was a technicolor Pegasus who was freaking out.

Oh my gosh why did I have to invite all of them. I already practiced the Sonic Rainboom so many times and wasn't able to do it! Aw... now Spike won't think I'm cool enough for him... Wait why am I thinking that? Spike already loves 3 fillies and 5 mares, what's not to say that he'll love me too? I am the Element of Loyalty, practically one of the key components in love, he knows I'll be loyal to him... Screw it Rainbow Dash! You have waited 16 Episodes and now it's time for you to show him what you got!

Rainbow Dash tossed and turned in her cloud bed as her thoughts went back and forth about whether it was a bright or bonehead idea to invite all of her friends to watch her compete, Spike in particular.

Transition to the Next Day. It is now the day of the Best Young Flyer Competition.

The Harem plus Rainbow Dash woke up and went through their usual morning routines including a good breakfast, Rainbow Dash making sure to eat very hearty for the competition. They all met at the Golden Oaks Library as that was the usual meeting place, cliched as it is. Twilight had already gotten a hold of the Twinkling Balloon again so the non-Pegasi would be able to get up to Cloudsdale. But what Twilight, Spike, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo weren't expecting was what Rainbow Dash did immediately as she trotted into the door as she was the last to arrive.

Rainbow Dash gave Spike a big smooch on the lips. As in a full on kiss kind of smooch. Pony jaws all dropped nearly to the ground.

"You know what Spike, I think 16 Episodes is more than enough for a wait for me to get into the Harem don't you think? I represent the Element of Loyalty for crying out loud. You already have the other 5 Elements as well as their younger sisters you know. As much as I should feel insulted at this, my loyalty to you will stay because I love you," Rainbow matter-of-factly explains.

"You know, all you had to do was ask. I thought loyalty comes before your 'awesomeness' the last time I checked," Spike matter-of-factly replied.

Rainbow just thudded onto the ground again from that and let out a grunt in frustration.

Well he does make a very good point there. Now I feel dumb.

After that quick Harem induction happened, Twilight set up the cloudwalking spell on all the non-Pegasi. That was a total of 7 ponies/dragon that needed it. All the non-Pegasi plus Scootaloo loaded themselves into the Twinkling Balloon. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy guided the Balloon to Cloudsdale. A few eyebrows were raised at the sight of non-Pegasi ponies trotting/walking on clouds when the completed Season 1 Harem arrived and hopped off. They were given a tour of the city by Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. One of the main stops was the weather factory. Of course Twilight went totally filly like to finally be able to see the snowflakes and rainbows be made by the hoof. Pinkie Pie attempted to taste the rainbow... literally... and wasn't quite satisfied by the taste of liquid rainbow.

"SPICY!!!!!!!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed before going and chomping down on a cloud.

The rest of the Harem was mostly amused at Twilight and Pinkie Pie's moments at the weather factory and could better understand why they were perfect fits for each other. Meanwhile, Rainbow Dash was still getting cold hooves about performing.

Nope, I can't do this... NO! Rainbow Dash you can do this! You are awesome! Rainbows! Yeah... Darn it.

They finished their tour and enjoyed seeing a different species' culture and such. They were a little bit pressed for time since they had to get Rainbow Dash to the backstage of the competition. They got Rainbow Dash to the backstage in time and then took their seats all together on one of the cloud bleachers. It was then that a concession Pegasus came around selling cotton candy that was essentially made from clouds. Fluttershy explained to them that it was one of the common snacks of Cloudsdale. All the other ponies and Spike were quite eager to try out this treat since they never really were able to "eat" clouds (aside from Pinkie Pie who doused the liquid rainbow via cloud). After trying a sample each, all of the Harem pretty much went crazy and they ordered seven bags of the treat to share among all of them.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie shared, Fluttershy and Rarity shared, the Cutie Mark Crusaders all shared and Applejack and Spike shared.

Pinkie Pie had made a comment on how this tasted much better than liquid rainbow or regular clouds since she had that unpleasant experience. Applejack was just happy that there was apple flavor... well then. Rarity considered this to be an "elegant but simple" treat. The Cutie Mark Crusaders all just happily munched down, not really having anything to input on the commentating level. Twilight was having another overload of her tasting systems as she never really was able to taste cotton candy for that matter as her eyes went dilate. Spike... well he was just eating like the Cutie Mark Crusaders were. Fluttershy was just munching contentedly for the most part, glad to be back in her hometown.

Rainbow Dash was still having breakdowns at the backstage as performers slowly went up one by one. She even resorted to switching her number to keep delaying her performance. Understandably the Harem was mostly concerned at what was taking the usually confident Pegasus so long.

"She never would back down from a challenge... Ah mean considering I'm the one she usually challenges," Applejack commented.

It finally was Rainbow Dash's turn to go. She attempted to perform her first and second phases of her routine... but all that amounted in was a cloud splatting Princess Celestia, the guest of honor, in the face. Funny enough, the cloud stuck to her face and made the shape of a troll face, making a joke very obvious. The Princess shook off the cloud and then glared at the camera for the reader laughing at her.

When it came time to do her final phase of her routine, the Sonic Rainboom, the Harem started cheering like wild... well...

"Yay," was Fluttershy's cheer.

Everypony else plus drake were pretty much going wild since they were excited to see this awesome move.

It was all fun and games for the Harem until all that jumping and cheering caused Scootaloo to fall off the cloud and start plummeting towards the ground. The whole crowd gasped at the sight. The Wonderbolts who were the judges were too busy talking among themselves to notice considering they were inconsiderate jerks in most of the episodes... upcoming and right now.

“SCOOTALOO!” Twilight yelped out.

Twilight attempted to jump off after her, forgetting all about the fact she didn’t have wings, but luckily Pinkie Pie pulled her back from doing a stupid thing.

Scootaloo started panicking. Rainbow Dash saw her friend’s sister plummeting towards the ground.

Oh my gosh! I have to go save her! Forget the competition, I didn't need to win this anyways!

Rainbow Dash started flying a beeline straight for Scootaloo. The flightless filly Pegasus saw Rainbow Dash headed for her.

And here goes the little flightless orphan. *sigh*

Tears welled up in Scootaloo's eyes as she had no way to go but down into the ground. Rainbow Dash continued pushing her speed further with her wings, not willing to give up on saving her friend. All eyes (except the Wonderbolts) were on Rainbow Dash as they noticed her nearing the sound barrier. Pinkie Pie held her breath as she clung to Twilight quite tightly to the point the purple Unicorn almost lost circulation. Rarity, being the drama queen she is, shook Fluttershy silly as she spouted a long soliloquy about the horror of dying by "splat". Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle clung onto Spike. Applejack just closed her eyes, took off her hat and put it over her heart.

COME ON! I got this!

Rainbow Dash caught up to Scootaloo and caught her. Said filly was understandably whimpering. It was then that Rainbow Dash then broke the sound barrier and created the Sonic Rainboom again after so many years of failed attempts. Pinkie Pie released her breath and regained her breath as Twilight patted her back. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle released Spike. As for Fluttershy...

"A Sonic Rainboom! She did it! She did it! WOOO-HOOOO!" Fluttershy yelled much to the surprise of the rest of the Harem there.

Rainbow Dash flew around the top of the Cloudeseum to slow down her speed to make sure her friend’s sister didn't go splat from sudden slowdown. Physics.

"There there, it's alright now Scootaloo, I'm here for you," Rainbow reassured.

Scootaloo just cuddled up to Rainbow Dash as her breathing slowed down and tears dried up. Rainbow Dash flew back to the Harem's bleachers and set Scootaloo down and landed nearby.

"Thank you so much Rainbow Dash!" Twilight thanked Rainbow Dash.

Twilight went all “older sister” on Scootaloo and checked every part of her to make sure she was all fine while the rest of the Harem went and congratulated Rainbow Dash.

Meanwhile... the Wonderbolts were getting slapped over the back of the head by Princess Celestia herself. This heroic act of Rainbow Dash pretty much solidified the decision that she won for a hilarious (the troll face cloud) yet heartwarming (saving Scootaloo) performance.

Princess Celestia herself decided to present the grand prize to Rainbow Dash for these two feats. Rainbow Dash knelt as the Princess put the crown on her head.

"I see you finally got in on him," the Princess whispered into Rainbow's ear.

"Ahaha..." Rainbow squee'd.

After all the awkwardness of chatting with the Princess, the Harem decided to finally have lunch in Cloudsdale before finally returning to Ponyville. It was interesting in the sense that there was ten of them all sharing a booth somehow... but luckily since clouds were malleable the restaurant was able to accommodate all of them. Spike sat in between Twilight and Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo sat next to Twilight, Applejack sat next to Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity sat next to each other, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle sat next to their sisters. All that can be said was that Pegasi cuisine was a nice departure from the usual hay burgers or daffodil and daisy sandwich.

NO! No daffodil and daisy sandwiches!

They all finished eating and then took a group photo at one of the edges of Cloudsdale that overlooked Ponyville. They all kept a copy and enjoyed the sunset from the clouds then returned back to Ponyville using the Twinkling Balloon and Rainbow Dash's and Fluttershy's guidance. It was indeed a great day for Rainbow Dash. The Harem all went back to their houses, had a light dinner, bathed, then relaxed before finally going to bed, mostly happy and filled with dreams of... well... Spike… duh.

End Theme with Credits

But what’s this? It seems as if little Scootaloo is having trouble sleeping. She tossed and turned in the bed that she shared with Twilight and Spike. This resulted in the purple duo being roused from their sleep.

“Huh? What is with all of this?” both of them stirred.

Scootaloo tried to hide under the sheets with a small blush and squee as she didn’t know she was being that restless.

“Oh, Scootaloo, are you alright?” Twilight asked her younger sister.

Scootaloo looked at Spike and Twilight, knowing that she probably won’t be getting out of this one, them being the friendship student and assistant.

“*sigh* Alright, so… I haven’t really been feeling the best ever since falling off of Cloudsdale. I don’t know if you have noticed this, but I’m a flightless Pegasus. A lot of bullying has targeted me since of that. Throwing being an orphan on top of that kinda piles on the junk that is my life don’t you think?”

“Oi! Scootaloo, you know you’re more important than that!” Spike blurted out.

“But…”

“*cough* What I think we mean to say is that just since you can’t fly, doesn’t mean that you are severely disabled. I know you may want change: flight and all that stuff. But still, isn’t it clear that we love you for who you are? Here we are, six months since we’ve met, and I’ve adopted you, treat you as an equal in Harem and family, and don’t think any less of you even now,” Twilight rephrased.

Scootaloo was moved by such feels that Twilight was inducing. She realized that although things might have been bad back then, it is better to always look on the bright side of life. Although certain changes are good, it’s also pretty good to have other things stay the same as well. She decided to continue being the flightless Pegasus that can scoot who is sister to the Princess’s protege and fillyfriend to the greatest dragon.

Spike wrapped his arms around Scootaloo protectively while Twilight stroked the filly’s mane. Never again would she doubt her life ever again. It was then, and truly then, that all was peaceful in Ponyville as everypony was able to get some shuteye.

Zoom out of nighttime Ponyville with Cloudsdale in the background.

Fade to Black.

Original S1E20: Spike Isn't a Color

S1E17: Spike and the Stare Master

Theme.

Rarity was busy in the Carousel Boutique trying to fulfill a big order. Why aren’t Sweetie Belle and the rest of the CMC aren't helping like in Season 1 Episode 14? Well Rarity was okay with the CMC and Spike helping back then since that was for their friends. This order however was for one in Canterlot who heard about Rarity's handiwork after the fashion show with the "good" dresses in Season 1 Episode 14 as well. Rarity didn't want any amateur mistakes in these outfits. But of course as all younger sisters are, they still try to help since that's... totally what they do. Either way, Rarity was getting quite irritated at all the help Sweetie Belle was trying to give.

It was at this point that Fluttershy came in to visit. Why? Well, the little Pegasus just wanted to see if she could assist with her "freaky knowledge of sewing".

"Hello?" She started off with a small greeting that was barely audible.

Sweetie Belle turned her head from all of her help attempts and saw a shy Fluttershy in the doorway. Sweetie Belle then tugged at Rarity's mane to try get her attention.

"WHAT?" Rarity exploded.

Sweetie Belle then pointed at the now cowering Fluttershy. Rarity turned then squee'd in embarrassment.

"Oh sorry Fluttershy, didn't see you there. What brings you here today?" Rarity inquired with a smile.

"Oh... um... well I was wondering... if I could help you with anything today..." Fluttershy meeped.

Unbeknownst to them, in the Prime Universe, this was the type of thing Spike would usually ask.

"Hmm... darling, I'm afraid I can't really offer you anything to assist me with lately as this order is for a pony in Canterlot..."

"Oh..." Fluttershy drooped.

It was at this moment that Apple Bloom and Scootaloo burst into Rarity's workshop as well.

"Hi Rarity! Hi Fluttershy!" the two of them greeted, "Hi Sweetie Belle!"

"Oh hello there," Fluttershy calmly spoke.

It was at this point that Sweetie Belle cheered up, not that spending time with her sister was boring. It was just nice for her to have a change of pace.

"Apple Bloom! Scootaloo!" she chirped.

"You ready for tonight?" Scootaloo asked.

"Yep! Cutie Mark planning session is a go!" Sweetie Belle affirmed.

"Tonight is the night! We will find our special talent!" Apple Bloom jabbed a hoof in the air.

"Even if it takes us all night!" Scootaloo continued.

"I'm ready! You ready?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Very ready!" Scootaloo finished.

"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS SLEEPOVER AT RARITY'S! YAY!" the crusaders boomed which caused Rarity and Fluttershy's manes to fly back.

Sweetie Belle then remembered something and went to grab the thing she made.

"Look what I made us!" Sweetie Belle presented the capes.

"Whoa! Awesome!" were Apple Bloom and Scootaloo's comments.

Fluttershy noticed a logo that was sewed on the capes.

"Oh, it's quite a nice cape, Sweetie Belle, but may I ask what that patch is?" Fluttershy inquired.

"It's our logo!" Sweetie Belle chirped with a small hop, then continued, "I even lined the cape with gold silk! It took me quite a while to make these 3 capes, but I think I did a good job."

It was from the words "gold silk" that Rarity's mind stopped working.

Gold... Silk? Oh... no...

Rarity frantically searched for her gold silk. Once she found it, she saw holes peppered in the scrap of cloth. She almost blew a gasket but still managed to keep her cool.

"Sweetie Belle... You do realize that was the last of the gold silk right? Now I have to make more... That means i'm going to have to work all night! *sigh* I'm sorry, but the Crusaders sleepover is cancelled," Rarity matter-of-factly stated.

"Aww..." The crusaders moped.

Fluttershy then got an genius idea of the genius kind.

I should totally take over for the sleepover instead, what could possibly go wrong? Also I can win points on Spike~

"Wait! If... it's not too much trouble that is... I suppose I could take them for the night?" Fluttershy asked meekly.

Rarity was understandably a bit uncertain.

"Are you sure about that Fluttershy? I mean these are the Cutie Mark Crusaders you are talking about," Rarity commented, but still relatively grateful that no one will lose if Fluttershy does go through with what she said.

"Oh, I'm positively sure," Fluttershy spoke with a closed eyed grin.

"Hmm... I guess if you are up to the task, you can go right ahead," Rarity confirmed.

"Aww, don't worry Rarity, they will be fine, I mean really, these little angels?" Fluttershy pointed to the CMC who now wearing their capes, grinned with halos over their heads, "this will be quite an easy task."

The CMC then cheered.

"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS SLEEPOVER AT FLUTTERSHY'S COTTAGE! YAY!"

They then sped out the door of the Carousel Boutique. After Fluttershy shook herself out of her daze, she put on a excited smile on her face.

"Aren't they the cutest things? Wait for me!" Fluttershy also sped off out of the Carousel Boutique.

Rarity was left blinking a little bit before coming back to reality.

"Hm..." was all she could speak.

I sure hope Fluttershy knows what she's getting into... Considering I am the Element of Generosity, I feel like I should be treating her later or something... I'll get to that tomorrow when she comes back from watching over the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

Transition to a street in Ponyville.

The caped Cutie Mark Crusaders were galloping off quite happily down one of the streets in Ponyville, excited they could still have their sleepover to plan out getting their cutie marks. Fluttershy was flying slowly behind, daydreaming of all the fun activities they would be able to do.

Oh, wouldn't this be fun? We can have tea parties, braid each others' tails, and sit quietly and color, tell each other fairy tales, and--

Meanwhile, Twilight was trotting along with Spike down the same street from the other direction. It was at this point that the excited Cutie Mark Crusaders passed by Fluttershy. When they saw Twilight and Spike, Spike who was trailing a little bit behind Twilight, they decided to each in turn hop on Twilight's back.

"Hi Twilight!" Apple Bloom hopped off.

"Hi Sis!" Scootaloo hopped off.

"Hello Twilight!" Sweetie Belle hopped off.

After each one of them hopped off they each gave Spike a kiss.

"Hi Spike!" Apple Bloom chirped.

"Hi Spike!" Scootaloo chirped.

"Hi Spike!" Sweetie Belle chirped with a hop.

After that, Twilight, still recovering from being hopped on by three fillies one after the other, noticed Fluttershy flying low with a happy smile on her face. Spike had finished waving back at the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

"Hello Fluttershy," Twilight greeted.

"Oh, hello Twilight. Hello Spike. Where are you off to?" Fluttershy responded.

"Oh, we're headed off to the Everfree Forest to grab some of my favorite tea from Zecora."

"Th-The Everfree Forest? You'll be careful, won't you?"

"Of course I will! How about you? I see you have the Cutie Mark Crusaders with you."

"Oh, they are going to be sleeping over at my cottage since their original plans were with Rarity but then she had a big order to fill."

"That's very kind of you to do for Rarity," Twilight winked, then remembered who she was talking to, "but are you sure you can handle three fillies?"

"Oh Twilight, you mean these sweet little angels?" she pointed at the Cutie Mark Crusaders who did the halo thing again, "They'll be no problem at all."

"Alright then..." Twilight hesitated.

Spike and Twilight then trotted/walked off to do some supply shopping before going to the Everfree Forest.

Fluttershy was then dragged around Ponyville by the Cutie Mark Crusaders who were getting supplies for their "crusade" during the remainder of the time that went into the evening. Somehow by the time the sun set completely they all ended up at Fluttershy's Cottage conveniently enough. Apparently the Cutie Mark Crusaders were not familiar with Fluttershy's Cottage considering that this was the shy Pegasus. They were at first were in awe of the nature scenery and were making many random comments about it.

Right Fluttershy... No... Problem... At... All...

During the time that Fluttershy was busy being dragged around Ponyville by the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Twilight and Spike had went off into the Everfree Forest. They were trotting/walking along nicely admiring the wonders of said forest until they stumbled upon an interesting site. It was a chicken head sticking out of a bush. Twilight went to investigate since this chicken head looked like any other normal chicken which was abnormal for such a strange forest.

Twilight was in for a surprise indeed. The "chicken" then sprang up and glared at her with red eyes. It was at this point that Twilight realized that it wasn't a chicken, but a cockatrice, an animal with a chicken head and the body of a snake. It was too late for Twilight to flee as her hind legs have been turned to stone already.

"Spike! Run!" Twilight yelled out in desperation as those were her last words before she was turned completely to stone with a petrified look on her face and body.

Go Spike! You have like... eight other mares/fillies you know... Not that I'm not a good marefriend... Is this seriously what I'm thin--

Twilight's thoughts ceased completely, frozen in time. Spike attempted to run away but of course his short legs didn't really carry him far as the cockatrice caught up quite easily with its wings and stared Spike down who was then frozen with an equally petrified look on his face and a "taken aback" expression on his body.

Meanwhile...

Pinkie Pie was busy at Sugarcube Corner as it was the dinner rush. It was during that time that she felt her Pinkie Alarm go from "no danger at all" to "Twilight and Spike are in deep trouble". This Pinkie Alarm that she had was a special one indeed. It was only used to let her know of her lovers' (Twilight and Spike) status and of course, the rest of the Harem's status if they needed any assistance or are in trouble. Considering she was quite a unique pony, it is fitting for her to be the one with this alarm. To have a large jump in the alarm level for both of her lovers was definitely of concern to her. She felt the desperation that she needed to do something about it, but she wasn't allowed to leave Sugarcube Corner as there were that many customers. Pinkie Pie just kept a smile on her face even though deep down inside, she knew something was not right with Twilight and Spike.

Oooh. *pouts* I just hope Twilight and Spike are okay. I don't like this uneasiness at all... Poor Scootaloo, she doesn't know. I just hope she's having a good time over there with the rest of the Crusaders and Fluttershy.

Back with the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Fluttershy...

"Okay... uh... what do you want to do?" Fluttershy inquired.

Those words are probably not the best to be asking a trio of fillies, but Fluttershy was none the wiser.

"I'm gonna get my mark first!" Scootaloo chirped.

"Girls?" Fluttershy tried to intervene BUT...

"Nuh-uh!" Sweetie Belle retorted.

"Should we--" Fluttershy tried again BUT...

"I am!" Apple Bloom chirped.

The Crusaders started to get rowdy and almost made a mess of the place.

"Girls... please, now settle--" Fluttershy attempted BUT...

"I'm staying up all night!" Scootaloo excitedly spoke as she jumped onto the couch nearby.

"Me too!" Apple Bloom reaffirmed as she too jumped on the couch.

"Me three!" Sweetie Belle finished, also jumping on the couch.

The Crusaders then continued to be rowdy and were jumping all over the place. Fluttershy tried to keep all of her furniture safe.

"I-I know you girls are excited... but... oh, oh careful with that... oh... dear..." Fluttershy tried to handle the situation.

She took a deep breath after blowing a lock of mane out of her face.

"So! What do you want to do? Play a game?" Fluttershy asked.

"We are the Cutie Mark Crusaders!" Scootaloo proudly spoke as she sauntered up to Fluttershy.

"And we want to crusade for our cutie marks!" Apple Bloom zipped right to the other side of Fluttershy.

"And, and, and, we, um-- yeah! What they said!" Sweetie Belle appeared on top of Fluttershy's head and stuttered.

Fluttershy wasn't too keen on going outside at night.

"Hmm... I don't know... how about a nice quiet little tea party?" Fluttershy squee'd.

"Or... we could go adventuring in the Everfree Forest!" Scootaloo squee'd back while the rest of the Crusaders smiled with her.

Fluttershy had a wide eyed moment.

They're serious aren't they... They never been in the Everfree before.

"Oh, no! The Everfree Forest is much too dangerous. Considering I've been there, I know it is filled with far too many strange creatures," Fluttershy explained.

"But you could go with us and we could catch those creatures. You tamed one before right? That Manticore? We could be creature catchers like you!" Sweetie Belle chirped with a hop.

"I don't exactly catch creatures..." Fluttershy muttered under her breath.

"Cutie Mark Crusader creature catchers! YAY!" the Crusaders exclaimed.

The Crusaders then played like any fillies would, with Apple Bloom and Scootaloo using a rug and basket to make themselves look like a monster and Sweetie Belle being a "creature catcher".

"Um... oh... maybe that's not a good idea-- now girls... how about we do some nice coloring? Oh... my..." Fluttershy wasn't really satisfied having her house trashed.

Sweetie Belle continued chasing the "monster" back and forth until they ended up...

"Careful... don't..." *CRASH* "...break anything," Fluttershy meeped.

Of course the weight of three fillies would probably shatter a wooden table which was exactly what happened.

"Sorry Fluttershy," Sweetie Belle apologized.

"Yeah... sorry," Scootaloo also apologized.

"I guess we aren't creature catchers," Apple Bloom somehow managed to conclude although there was practically no precedent for calling that crusade a failure.

Fluttershy managed to keep her cool still somehow.

"Oh, girls, it's okay. I--" Fluttershy reassured BUT...

"I know! We could be Cutie Mark Crusader carpenters!" Apple Bloom jumped to a new activity.

"C-carpenters?" Fluttershy questioned.

The three fillies went in front of the wooden table remains while wearing... doctor outfits. All equipping a hammer each, they put the table back together... sort of.

"Um... that doesn't look like a table," Sweetie Belle matter-of-factly commented.

"We were making a table?" Scootaloo questioned.

"Somepony needs to put this thing out of its misery," Apple Bloom pointed out the poor table that had been turned into an abstract art piece.

I can always fix that later...

"We are definitely not Cutie Mark Crusader carpenters," Scootaloo commented.

"Who wants a picture of a hammer on their flank anyways?" Sweetie Belle matter-of-factly commented.

Fluttershy still kept her cool which was quite the impressive feat.

"Well... now that that's out of the way, how about a game?" Fluttershy squee'd.

Fluttershy, you smart cookie.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were all sitting on the couch that had recently been jumped on.

"A game?" Apple Bloom inquired hesitantly.

"It's called 'Shhh!'" Fluttershy closed-eyed smiled.

"What's that?" Scootaloo raised an eyebrow.

"Well... it's a game on who can be quiet the longest. Sound fun? I'm the world champ, I bet you can't beat me~" Fluttershy proudly spoke.

Understandably, the Cutie Mark Crusaders weren't amused and showed so on their faces as they played along. Scootaloo then decided that was enough.

"I lose!" Scootaloo chirped.

"Me too!" Sweetie Belle continued.

"Me three!" Apple Bloom finished.

Fluttershy just sighed at yet another failed attempt.

*sigh* Well this is a fine mess you got yourself in Fluttershy. Now how is Spike going to be impressed by you? You can't even handle the rest of the Harem.

"Okay, now what can we do?" Scootaloo asks as she and the rest of the Crusaders went back to their hyper jumping arounds.

"Oooh! How about Cutie Mark Crusaders coal miners?" Apple Bloom chirped happily as she popped her head out of the fireplace that Fluttershy has although it must be questioned why there's a fireplace in a wooden cottage.

"YEAH!" The rest of the Crusaders cheered as the rest of them popped their heads out of the fireplace as well.

All the crusaders were covered in soot at this point. Fluttershy lost her temper for a short moment.

"NO!" she matter-of-factly yelled.

"Awww!" the Cutie Mark Crusaders moped as they all climbed out of the fireplace.

"I mean... it's time for bed don't you think? Aren't you excited to get all toasty and warm in bed?" Fluttershy calmed down her tone.

Not to mention I'm sleeping on the couch for you since I don't usually keep a guest bedroom. *sigh*

"But we have more crusading to do!" Apple Bloom pouted.

"And we got plans!" Scootaloo continued.

"And capes!" Sweetie Belle finished.

Fluttershy made a deal.

"Okay... Can the crusading wait until morning? When it is bright? And not so... dark?" Fluttershy negotiated.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders of course agreed to this, being very sneaky since they were planning on sneaking out after Fluttershy leaves them alone to sleep. To the reader, the sneaky looks could be seen on their faces.

While the Crusaders were making that fake deal with Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, having finished her bath/shower, was ready to go to bed when she noticed her Pinkie Alarm.

Pinkie Alarm Levels:

Twilight Sparkle: Maximum Danger, Everfree Forest.

Spike: Maximum Danger, Everfree Forest.

Apple Bloom: Something's not Right, Fluttershy's Cottage.

Scootaloo: Something's not Right, Fluttershy's Cottage.

Sweetie Belle: Something's not Right, Fluttershy's Cottage.

Fluttershy: She's Doing Fine... Enough, Fluttershy's Cottage.

Applejack: Fine and Dandy, Sweet Apple Acres.

Rarity: Relaxed, Carousel Boutique.

Rainbow Dash: Chill and Cool, Rainbow Dash's Cloud House.

Oh no, Twilight and Spike really are in trouble! The alarm is still at maximum! They usually are able to handle situations due to Twilight's magical prowess. I have to save them! Hm... the Cutie Mark Crusaders are up to something now aren't they? Alright Pinkie Pie! Time to prepare yourself since whatever it is, it definitely must be a serious threat!

She decided to put off sleep for the sake of her marefriend and drakefriend. She started storing supplies in her mane that she could find since... Pinkie Pie.

Meanwhile, back with the Crusaders who have also finished their bath were ready to go to sleep. Fluttershy offered to sing a lullaby to them which they did accept. Sweetie Belle apparently knew the lullaby as well and then with Fluttershy's permission, sang it... loud... since... Sweetie Belle. This was enough to wake up all the chickens from the pen that was just outside Fluttershy's Cottage. The chickens all flocked out of the chicken pen and started scrambling all over the place. Sweetie Belle then made a comment wondering what in the wide land of Equestria could have caused that since there is absolutely no way it could have been the totally not exaggerated loud singing.

As Fluttershy was putting away items that were knocked down, the Cutie Mark Crusaders snuck out (this was not their planned sneak out, it was just going outside to see what the fuss was all about). Fluttershy turned around and of course found the bed empty. Her irritability has been slowly rising every single time the Crusaders were up to their antics. She still had some level of cool left to make sure she doesn't yell at fillies.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then attempted "chicken herders"... and of course failed. Fluttershy of course went outside and got all the chickens herded back into their pen via The Stare after the chickens initially didn't cooperate which of course made the Crusaders stare in awe of Fluttershy's skills with animals. Fluttershy still apparently wasn't to the point of scolding the Cutie Mark Crusaders for being very disruptive to the point that Spike should definitely give her a cookie.

...

Well... Spike is still stone.

Fluttershy then got the Crusaders back into bed then went down to her couch to take a nice sleep, taking a nice relaxing sigh as she was ready to drift off. It was at this point that the Crusaders enacted their plan, put on their capes and snuck out into the Everfree Forest to try find one of Fluttershy's lost chickens... although they never thought to check if any were missing. Scootaloo got her cape caught on the fence and ended up leaving a small piece of fabric on it when the cape tore. Fluttershy was congratulating herself for a "job well done".

Well Fluttershy, you have done a good job~ All you had to do was show them who's in charge. Good with animals, good with kids... Huh. It's quite quiet over here... Too quiet... I should check on the girls.

And check on the girls she did. Of course she should have figured, the Crusaders weren't there. Fluttershy was overwhelmed.

Transition to Sugarcube Corner.

Pinkie Pie then checked her Pinkie Alarm again as it updated.

Pinkie Alarm Levels:

Twilight Sparkle: Maximum Danger, Everfree Forest.

Spike: Maximum Danger, Everfree Forest.

Apple Bloom: In Potential Danger, Everfree Forest.

Scootaloo: In Potential Danger, Everfree Forest.

Sweetie Belle: In Potential Danger, Everfree Forest.

Fluttershy: Terrified, Fluttershy's Cottage.

Applejack: Tired but Relaxed, Sweet Apple Acres.

Rarity: Tired and Relaxed, Carousel Boutique.

Rainbow Dash: Tired yet Relaxed, Rainbow Dash's Cloud House.

No no no! Why are the Cutie Mark Crusaders going there?!?! Alright Pinkie Pie, that's enough over-preparation! Go!

Pinkie Pie jumped into her trademarked Party Cannon and aimed it to just outside of Fluttershy's Cottage and blasted herself through the ceiling of her room in Sugarcube Corner.

Transition to just outside Fluttershy's Cottage.

"INCOMING!" Pinkie yelled just as a habit as she landed with a puff of smoke right outside Fluttershy's Cottage.

She found Fluttershy outside panicking that one of her chickens wasn't there and also saw a piece of cape on one of the fences.

*sigh* They finally bit off more than they can chew. Oh dear... just like you Fluttershy. You should not have offered to take care of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. But… Spike...

"Hi Fluttershy!" Pinkie greeted with a surprisingly cheerful tone.

"Whoa! Hi Pinkie Pie," Fluttershy obviously was surprised... also it didn't help that Pinkie Pie was wearing a helmet and pillows.

"Looking for the Cutie Mark Crusaders?"

"Yes, and I am looking for Elizabeak, my chicken, as well... wait... what brought you here anyways?"

"Well, my Pinkie Alarm went off showing too much of the Harem in danger or potential danger and the location that it all said was the Everfree Forest and you live right nearby."

Of course, this conversation happened since one knows not to question Pinkie Pie.

"Sooo, you going to go and help me or what? Our goals are practically mutual, and you wouldn't want to make Spike or Rarity mad that you let the Cutie Mark Crusaders wander off in the dangers of the Everfree Forest do you?" Pinkie made a surprisingly logical point.

"But... but... fine..." Fluttershy could only stutter out.

"Good!" Pinkie smiled, "let's go!"

Pinkie Pie slapped a helmet onto Fluttershy's head then started hopping off into the Everfree Forest.

*sigh* Alright Fluttershy, let's go.

They started trotting through the Everfree Forest. This was obviously equally as scary as all the way back in Season 1 Episode 2 since it was in the dark. Surprisingly Fluttershy was still wearing the helmet that was put on her head.

Transition to where the Cutie Mark Crusaders are.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were trotting through the Everfree Forest looking for a chicken that they weren't even sure was lost (although the reader knows that it does exist). Apple Bloom was trying out a chicken call to see if she could get the chicken to come out. Scootaloo commented on how that wasn't how it was done. Apple Bloom then made the ever so famous "Scootaloo chicken" joke. The Cutie Mark Crusaders lastly then joked about having an "arguing cutie mark". Unfortunately... the author couldn't think of a witty political joke to put here.

Transition back to Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie.

It was at this point after a little bit of exploring that Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie stumbled upon the petrified Spike and Twilight. Both mares came to the same conclusion.

"Cockatrice!" both exclaimed.

It was at this point that Pinkie Pie started bawling considering the fact that somehow she was at the end of this cruel joke. Her two loves both turned to stone without any knowledge of if they will be turned back. She didn't really want to leave the two of them there considering it was the Everfree Forest. Pinkie Pie just grabbed a tent out of her mane and then set up a campsite since of course everything had to be overdone. Fluttershy had a questionable look on her face.

"What? This is Spike and Twilight. I wouldn't be a good marefriend if I just left them here now would I? Also... you are the one who is taking care of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. See? They are right over there, how easy was that?" Pinkie Pie explained.

"Oh... right..." Fluttershy could only spew from her mouth.

Pinkie Pie then sat on a log that was near the campfire that she had dutifully set up. Fluttershy then trotted up to the Cutie Mark Crusaders.

"Girls? What are you doing here? You need to get out of here at once!" Fluttershy started.

"But we haven't found the chicken yet!" Sweetie Belle started.

Fluttershy snapped, her patience having fully run out from trying to be a good host.

"THAT'S IT! I offered to take care of you since Rarity was busy, I tried to be as hospitable as possible, I even went as far as to go to the Everfree Forest to find you. Why don't you trust my word? Do I have to prove this to you? Look over there!" Fluttershy pointed out the statues of Twilight and Spike where Pinkie Pie was just sitting down trying to keep her calm, "do you even consider the dangers?"

It was the statues of Twilight and Spike that managed to snap them out of it. The Cutie Mark Crusaders then went to join Pinkie Pie who was also almost equally frustrated since she knew from her Pinkie Alarm that they went to the Everfree Forest on their own volition.

"Girls, you know I have the Pinkie Alarm to let me know of your status, and I'm not quite happy for you putting yourselves in danger. I know I am crazy, but I am not stupid. I can clearly say that you have done a very unwise thing," Pinkie commented without even turning to look at the Cutie Mark Crusaders while staring at the campfire and the statues of her loves.

Understandably the Cutie Mark Crusaders felt very, very terrible for what they have just done to the two fellow Harem companions. They just sat on an adjacent log and held their heads down and their ears folded back as they knew that apologies were far from acceptable at this point since words mean nothing to actions.

Fluttershy then went to find her missing chicken and the cockatrice that had condemned Twilight and Spike to a petrified state. She was going to make sure that cockatrice paid. She of course found both at the same time. Of course with a few choice words and using the Stare, she put that cockatrice back in its place.

It was at this point that Twilight and Spike were released from their stone prisons. Since their thoughts just only started to resume, they were a bit surprised at first when Pinkie Pie suddenly embraced both of them in tears as she trembled. Twilight and Spike could understand why Pinkie Pie was a bit shaken from her place. They were also explained what happened with the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Twilight and Spike were understandably upset at first, but still cut them some slack since they were young and everyone has to learn somehow.

Fluttershy then arrived back at the campsite with the missing chicken. The Cutie Mark Crusaders cringed a bit since they were just lectured by the Pegasus, but Fluttershy also reassured them that she wasn't mad at them, she just didn't like their behavior in her home. Pinkie Pie suddenly cheered up and spoke out saying she wasn't mad that the Cutie Mark Crusaders since her Pinkie Alarm stabilized.

Pinkie Alarm Levels:

Twilight Sparkle: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Spike: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Apple Bloom: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Scootaloo: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Sweetie Belle: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Fluttershy: Safe, Everfree Forest.

Applejack: Sleeping, Sweet Apple Acres.

Rarity: Beauty Sleeping, Carousel Boutique.

Rainbow Dash: Not Napping but Actually Sleeping, Rainbow Dash's Cloud House.

After packing the campsite back in Pinkie Pie's mane after extinguishing the campfire, the Cutie Mark Crusaders were returned back to Fluttershy's Cottage and went to sleep at last in bed. Fluttershy was able to finally get some good sleep on her couch after returning her chicken to the chicken pen. Pinkie Pie was still relatively shaken up from the Twilight and Spike statue fiasco. It was a little bit hard for the purple duo to understand at first since their thoughts all ceased when they turned to stone, but they knew that it would probably be traumatizing. They let Pinkie Pie stay the rest of the night with them at the Golden Oaks Library.

"I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry... I should have been there," Pinkie could only repeat over and over since she felt like she failed Spike and Twilight.

"Relax Pinkie Pie, we're here now, clearly not stone anymore," Spike reassured her as he gave the party pony a nice backrub since the claws have it.

Twilight was just running her hoof through Pinkie Pie's mane to help her relax. Eventually Pinkie Pie fell asleep with a small content smile on her face. Spike and Twilight both gave her a goodnight kiss each then had a small conversation on their bed.

"So... turned to stone huh?" Spike commented.

"Yeah... I have no recollection of the memories of being stone, but I think suddenly seeing Pinkie Pie, nighttime, and a campsite is enough justification that we were indeed statues..." Twilight replied.

"Poor Pinkie Pie... she didn't deserve this."

"Yep... But she still is able to keep a smile on her face, even now," Twilight pointed out the smile on the sleeping Pinkie Pie.

After a shared bath and a small midnight snack, Spike and Twilight joined Pinkie Pie in bed and drifted off as well.

Transition to next day.

Pinkie Pie had her usual happy smile on again and had returned to Sugarcube Corner to get right back to work after breakfast with Twilight and Spike. Twilight and Spike went off to Fluttershy's Cottage to go pick up Scootaloo as well as Apple Bloom since Applejack was busy with morning chores. They found Fluttershy with the Cutie Mark Crusaders happily playing around in the fields around Fluttershy's Cottage. Fluttershy cheerfully greeted the two of them and went to make some tea (this tea was not the type Twilight and Spike were going for, but of course they would probably not want to be going back to the Everfree Forest for right now). She then called in the Cutie Mark Crusaders for a small chat as a group as well as a nice tea party. Fluttershy is a genius. Scootaloo was quite happy to see her sister again. Fluttershy was telling the tale of what happened with the cockatrice albeit it being a bit short as they sipped on their tea. It was at this point the Cutie Mark Crusaders thought up of another name for Fluttershy.

"You're the Stare Master!" the Cutie Mark Crusaders all chirped.

This statement of course elicited a giggle from all of them. It was at this point that Rarity arrived to pick up Sweetie Belle. She was pretty much invited to join in on the tea party, to which she obviously accepted since it was her kind of thing. Rarity was surprised as well as impressed at the fact that Fluttershy was able to handle the Cutie Mark Crusaders, especially since they were sitting around the table as well. Fluttershy just joked that she was "good with animals, good with kids".

It was at this point that Spike remembered something from a few paragraphs up.

"Oh yeah Fluttershy, here you go~ I don't know what force made me have the urge to do this, but have a cookie," Spike handed Fluttershy a cookie.

"Oh... well this will go good with the tea," was all Fluttershy could reply.

At the end of all their tea party conversations, Rarity took Sweetie Belle home, Twilight and Spike took Apple Bloom and Scootaloo home and Fluttershy said her goodbyes.

Well Fluttershy, you have done good for real this time~

Fluttershy then started doing a victory kind of dance which of course got her some weird stares from her animals to which she squee'd and then went back into her Cottage to get on with her day.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E21: The Autumn Harem Staycation

S1E18: The Spike Stoppers

Applejack was watching over the Cutie Mark Crusaders as they were at Sweet Apple Acres for another one of their meetings. After a small moment of reminiscing about her fillyhood, she remembered a clubhouse that she and the rest of the Mane 5 used to play in. She decided it was time to pass it on to the Cutie Mark Crusaders since they were the young ones after all.

She brought the Cutie Mark Crusaders to the dilapidated remains of the clubhouse she used to use. The place was a lot worse for wear. Understandably the Crusaders were a bit unsure on how they were to turn such a place into a great hangout joint as that was Applejack's intention. Luckily for this universe, Scootaloo withheld her "TLC" sneer.

Theme.

Scootaloo was busy scooting around like her namesake making a map of locations in Ponyville that are of interest. She did as many fancy tricks as she could on her way back to the Cutie Mark Crusader Clubhouse. When she arrived, she was surprised at how much better it looked already. Turns out it was Apple Bloom who did all the repairs, and quite fast as well. Scootaloo was impressed of course since this was a filly that did all that work.

It was then that Scootaloo inquired about what Sweetie Belle was doing around. They then heard the sound of beautiful singing coming from a nearby area. Turns out that Sweetie Belle was dusting off one of the benches nearby while singing and humming.

"See? I told you that you can find her by her totally awesome voice," Apple Bloom commented.

Sweetie Belle then jumped from the sudden voice.

"Whoa! Hi Apple Bloom," was her surprised response.

"So, what was that nice song you were singing?" Apple Bloom inquired.

"Oh, it's just our new Cutie Mark Crusaders theme song, it's a work in progress as I've only got one part done," Sweetie Belle commented.

"COOL!" was Apple Bloom and Scootaloo's excited response.

"Want to teach us?" Scootaloo asked.

"Of course!" Sweetie Belle finished.

Later in the day, Sweetie Belle followed through with her words. In the fully christened Cutie Mark Crusader Clubhouse, Sweetie Belle was teaching the theme song. It was at this point that Applejack had a small break in her farm work and wanted to check on her sister and friends to see how they were doing as well as check out the clubhouse.

Applejack was indeed impressed at how much better the clubhouse looked compared to before it's refurbishment. She trotted up the ramp and looked in through the window and heard singing.

"They all say that you will get your mark

When the time is really right," Sweetie Belle began.

Applejack smiled.

Of course, Sweetie Belle has the wonderful singing voice.

"And you know just what you're supposed to do," Apple Bloom continued.

Applejack then had a warm hearted smile on her face.

Didn't know that my sister has a decent singing voice as well. I mean, it isn't as good as Sweetie Belle's, but it is still a good one at that.

"AND YOUR TALENT COMES TO LIGHT!" Scootaloo screeched.

Applejack winced.

Oh... um... well then.

Applejack then shook her head out of the acoustic shock she just witnessed.

"Well, uh... I'll be, Cutie Mark Crusaders. You've done a fine job with this place. So, what's next on your agenda?" Applejack made her presence known.

"Oh! Hi sis! Well, now that we have a clubhouse..." Apple Bloom began.

"...and a map of Ponyville..." Scootaloo continued.

"...and a Cutie Mark Crusaders theme song..." Sweetie Belle continued furthermore.

"Theme Song? Oh..." Applejack first questioned then remembered the singing she heard earlier.

"We're gonna go out into the world and discover our talents and earn our cutie marks," Apple Bloom matter-of-factly explained.

It was at this point things started to escalate quickly.

"We'll leave no stone unturned!" Apple Bloom started the escalation.

"No mountain unclimbed!" Scootaloo continued.

"No meal uncooked!" Sweetie Belle still yet continued.

"No sock unworn!" Apple Bloom attempted to continue, but then realized what she just said and blushed. Smooth.

"Well okay then! Sounds like you have a plan. I gotta... uh... leave no apple unpicked! See y'all later!" Applejack cut them off before the statements could get any weirder than what Apple Bloom had just said.

Apple Bloom then tried to recover herself.

"So... we ready?" she asked.

"READY!" was the response from the other Crusaders.

Since they were already at the farm, they decided to try pig feeders and failed.

They went to Sugarcube Corner where Scootaloo convinced Pinkie Pie to let them try make taffy. Pinkie Pie caved in and let them since Scootaloo was Twilight's sister, and she was dating the unicorn as well as the fact that all the Cutie Mark Crusaders were part of the Harem and she did make it her duty to take care of the group. Either way, the taffy making idea failed as well and got them covered in taffy which Pinkie Pie had to dispose of as well as give the Cutie Mark Crusaders all a bath.

They tried the Carousel Boutique and mane styling (of course while Rarity was out on errands)... well they ended up making one of the customers looking like a clown... which of course counted as a failure.

They went to the Sweet Apple Acre's apple orchard to attempt psychic reading since it was a wide open area... and as the reader should have figured out by now, failed.

They tried "mountain climbing" on one of the small rock hills on the outskirts of Ponyville... and failed... although a hill isn't a mountain.

They tried "deep sea diving" in one of the lakes near Ponyville and... somehow ended up being chased by a squid.

It was at this point they got frustrated and decided to the Golden Oaks Library mainly since they all looked up to Twilight to different extents. When they got there they entered and saw the books on the shelves. They got the idea to be librarians, but a certain drakefriend of theirs was not so keen on the idea.

It was then that the Cutie Mark Crusaders decided to enact a plan.

"Come on Spike, we're fillies just trying to find our place in the world," Apple Bloom batted her eyes at Spike.

"We live in the same place, Spike, I've already had access to the books for a long time," Scootaloo put a hoof around Spike.

"Spike, you wouldn't deny your fillyfriends fillyhood memories now would you?" Sweetie Belle flicked her tail at Spike's nose.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders pretty much loaded Spike up on cute. All flirting from the three fillies was enough to send Spike into overload. The drake fainted from cute fillyfriend overload. This allowed the Cutie Mark Crusaders to utilize the library and attempt Cutie Mark Crusaders librarians.

They attempted to be librarians and ended up with all the books on the ground. It was at this point that Twilight trotted into the library with Cheerilee. Spike got up from his stupor and saw the scene before him. When he saw Twilight, he cowered a bit.

"I had nothing to do with this," Spike matter-of-factly spoke, "kinda hard to say no when you get seduced by three cute fillies that you are dating."

Twilight just chuckled.

"Heh," was the only sound that came out of her mouth.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders who popped their heads out of the pile of books then noticed Twilight.

"Oh, hi sis! Just attempting Cutie Mark Crusaders librarians with the group," Scootaloo commented with a closed-eyed smile and a squee.

Twilight then looked at the camera with a "really?" face.

"Girls, I think you're going about this the wrong way. Instead of trying to do things in areas you're not familiar with, why not try doing things in areas that you already like?" she matter-of-factly spoke.

Cheerilee, their teacher who happened to be there totally not because of plot convenience, remembered one of the things that the school was preparing for.

"Oh! I have the perfect thing for this. Have a look," Cheerilee pulled out a brochure from one of her saddlebags.

She explained that it was for a talent show. Since the Cutie Mark Crusaders have yet to find their skill, it would be a perfect place to try find their cutie mark. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were understandably very excited and started naming off random acts.

This caused Twilight to look at the camera with a "really?" face again.

She reiterated on what she said before, "You're missing the point. Think about the things you already enjoy doing. Think about what you're already good at."

Twilight just sighed after saying that. The Cutie Mark Crusaders then started planning for their act in the show.

The next day, a lot of racket could be heard around Ponyville as the Cutie Mark Crusaders went around in their scooter/cart combo gathering up all the items they were going to use in their talent show act. This included Rarity raging at her younger sister again, but this time for "borrowing" her supplies.

They also took a stop at the Golden Oaks Library to borrow a book. When Twilight saw the title of the book they were borrowing, she was understandably concerned.

"'Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghoulish Figures'? What do you need a book like this for?" Twilight commented as she gave the book to them through her magic.

"Oh, you'll see sis. We'll get the book back to you as soon as we can!" Scootaloo commented as she and the rest of the Cutie Mark Crusaders departed.

Twilight just stood in the doorway blinking a couple of times before passing a comment to Spike.

"What do you think they're up to Spike?" she asked.

"I have no idea, and I don't know if I should be excited or scared," Spike matter-of-factly commented.

Transition to Cutie Mark Crusader Clubhouse.

The reason the Cutie Mark Crusaders needed all that stuff they collected was that their plan was to perform a "super awesome dramatic song" as Scootaloo put it, "super-cool scenery and amazing costumes" as Sweetie Belle put it and "mind-blowing dance moves" as Apple Bloom put it.

To start their planning, they needed to assign who was doing what. Apple Bloom had suggested Sweetie Belle do the singing which got a negative response as Sweetie Belle wanted to be like her sister and work on the costumes. Apple Bloom then suggested that Scootaloo do the choreography since she does good moves on her scooters which also got a negative response as Scootaloo wanted to do the songwriting. Scootaloo lastly suggested that makes Apple Bloom do the dance routine to which she agreed to. Surprisingly convenient...

It was at this point the author got frustrated and stood up from his desk to take some time off from the previous, derp inducing paragraph.

...

FINE! I'll get back to writing.

It was quite obvious that their act for the talent show wasn't coming together as planned. It got to the point that Scootaloo had to show Apple Bloom how to choreography properly, Sweetie Belle had to show Scootaloo how to write a song after Scootaloo planted her face on the piano she was using a few times as well as Sweetie Belle chasing "dumb fabric" and Apple Bloom having to point out to Sweetie Belle how to fashion and build the set pieces.

Applejack had come to check up on the Cutie Mark Crusaders who were now in the clubhouse wrapping up all their preparations. Lots of pain could be heard from within the clubhouse to which Applejack had winced at. When asked how they did, Applejack was indeed speechless.

Speechless is right...

Transition to the Talent Show.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were waiting for all of the other acts to complete which included Snips and Snails sort of performing magic as well as Sunny Daze and Peachy Pie reciting their favorite poem on roller skates. The rest of the Mane 6 were in the audience to watch since Harem. Spike was backstage already since he was to help make sure everything goes smoothly. It was at this point that Twilight arrived backstage to check up on the young ones of the Harem.

"Cutie Mark Crusaders! How are you doing?" Twilight greeted.

"Nervous..." was the unanimous reply.

"Don't worry. You're going to be amazing. Remember, stick to what you know best. I can't wait to hear you sing, Sweetie Belle," Twilight happily chirped with a closed eyed smile.

"Why does everypony think that I'm going to sing?" Sweetie Belle commented.

"Actually sis, I'm the main singer," Scootaloo spoke the reason why.

Twilight went wide eyed and looked at the camera with a shocked expression.

"Oh?" was all she could blab out.

"And I'm the main dancer!" Apple Bloom continued.

"Oh...?" Twilight slurred out.

"And I'm in charge of--" Sweetie Belle began.

"Costumes?" Twilight finished, knowing the list of items for their act having been explained by Applejack.

"And sets and props," Sweetie Belle finished.

Twilight looked at the camera with a "please help me" expression.

"Really, girls? Are you sure...?" Twilight tried to question.

It was at this point that the Cutie Mark Crusaders were called up on the stage to perform their theme song... and perform their theme song they did. As expected, it was a chaotic mess and ended up with the set collapsing on them. The audience then laughed which caused the Cutie Mark Crusaders to then slink off the stage with their ears folded back.

They were moping around when Cheerilee called them out for awards which Spike was presenting. As all young filly competitions have, almost every act gets an award. The Cutie Mark Crusaders had won the best comedy act award. Spike made sure to give each Crusader a kiss as he presented their awards. They were excited to the point that they checked if they got their cutie marks. When they checked, they were disappointed to find that they didn't get their cutie marks.

Twilight was still backstage and was there to congratulate them on a job well done.

"Congratulations Cutie Mark Crusaders! A job well done," Twilight genuinely smiled.

"Thanks, Twilight," was their sad response.

"Hey, you don't sound too excited," Twilight commented on their tone of voice.

"We worked really hard and won a prize, but still don't have our cutie marks," Scootaloo explained.

"Which is the prize we really wanted," Sweetie Belle finished.

"Oh, girls..." Twilight tried to start the same explanation that she tried near the middle of the episode.

"But we think we know why," Apple Bloom started a new train of thought.

These words were enough to get Twilight's ears to perk up.

Did they finally get the message?

"Oh? Tell me. I'd love to make a special report to the Princess," Twilight was quite interested at this point considering how much she pushed the same point throughout this episode.

"Well, maybe we were trying to hard," Sweetie Belle began.

"Yes? And?" Twilight's eyes started to sparkle and widen.

"And instead of forcing ourselves to do things that aren't meant for us..." Scootaloo continued.

"Yes? Yes?" Twilight started to smile as her eyes sparkled like her namesake.

"We each should be embracing our true talent!" Apple Bloom finished.

"And that is...?" Twilight had a full on smile on at this point as she could feel the epic lesson coming on.

"Comedy!!!" the Cutie Mark Crusaders blared.

*Record Scratch*

Twilight went wide eyed again, double take looked at the camera, then pushed the pause button on the episode.

"You know what? I think that's enough of that," Twilight spoke to the reader/audience.

She then opened a door within the scene and stepped outside into a white space where Pinkie Pie was sitting at a table sipping on some tea.

"Oh hi Twilight! What brings you here today?" Pinkie Pie greeted with a smile.

"Eh, just Episode stuff," Twilight sat down opposite of Pinkie Pie and grabbed a tea cup and also started to drink some tea.

"That bad huh?"

"Yep."

The two mares then just made small talk in the nice peaceful and quiet white space. Pinkie Pie had even offered Twilight a massage to which the unicorn did not deny since she was quite stressed out over this Episode being so derpy. Twilight then lied down on her stomach on the massage table that was totally just there. Twilight let out sighs of relief as Pinkie Pie worked her hooves into her back, her ears flopping in happiness. After some time, Spike opened the door to the white space.

"You two ready to finish this episode? I think the reader wants this story to continue," Spike called out.

"Yep, just about... done!" Pinkie Pie chirped as she finished getting Twilight all relaxed.

Twilight then gave Pinkie Pie a small nuzzle and the two of them exited the white space. The three of them positioned themselves right in front of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. Pinkie Pie then pushed the resume button and everything went back to action. Understandably the Cutie Mark Crusaders were surprised to see Pinkie Pie and Spike right next to Twilight all of a sudden.

When asked how they got there, Pinkie Pie and Spike just giggled with a smile and replied, "we have no idea!"

Twilight continued right were the Episode left off.

"That's good to know girls," Twilight put on a fake smile in response.

It was then that the rest of the Mane 6 arrived back stage to congratulate their sisters/other Harem members on the awards. The Cutie Mark Crusaders then rushed over to the four mares there to chat about the talent show.

Meanwhile, Twilight just looked at the camera and said the final line of the Episode.

"One day... *giggle* One day..."

She then sighed and flopped onto the ground to add dramatic effect. She had a peaceful expression on her face that spoke how thankful she was that the Episode was over. Spike and Pinkie Pie just laughed at how this Episode went down.

End Theme with Credits.

Original S1E22: A Spike in the Hoof is Worth...

S1E19: A Spike and Pony Show

Rarity was working in the Carousel Boutique as per the usual. She then had a famous pony from Canterlot named Sapphire Shores arrive. After showing her a outfit that was outfitted with alot of gems, Sapphire Shores immediately took up a liking to this new outfit since it was quite sparkly. She then placed an order of six of those kinds of outfits including the one that Rarity already showed her. Understandably, Rarity fainted from realizing how many gems she will need to find.

Theme.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie were talking in the white space outside of the Episode.

"Ooo! The title of this Episode is a summary of the story you are currently reading!" Pinkie chirped to reader.

"Huh, I only noticed that now," Twilight matter-of-factly replies, "Well see you in the Episode!"

Twilight and Pinkie Pie waved goodbye with a smile as the camera got switched.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Spike was assisting Rarity with the gem hunting since he was her drakefriend and conveniently knew about gems since he was a dragon who consumed gems. It also helped that he had scales and a tough tail that could break through the ground in the area. Unbeknownst to them, they were in Diamond Dog territory.

Luckily for this universe, when the Diamond Dogs tried to steal Rarity and Spike to have the duo track gems for them, they were met with flames and rocks to their faces. It also didn't help that Pinkie's Pinkie Alarm went off and caused Twilight and the rest of the Mane 6 to arrive right on the spot. Twilight angrily magic-nuked the area with all of the Diamond Dog holes which caused a whole bunch of gems to fly into some conveniently placed carts that Spike and Rarity were using to store the gems they found. The magic-nuked dirt then settled in and covered up all the entrances to the Diamond Dogs' hideout. That was obviously enough to terrify the Diamond Dogs from ever trying that again. But Fluttershy, having those feelings for Rarity and Spike, wasn't going to let it off so easily.

She had some choice words similarly to the words she used on the cockatrice... well... she also beat them up to almost a pulp. Simply put, don't mess with Fluttershy.

After the Diamond Dogs whimpered and dug their way back into their hideout, Fluttershy did like any classical movie trope and asked Spike and Rarity if they were okay.

"Stirred, but definitely not shaken," was their response.

They all laughed at that short derp venture as they dragged all those gem carts back to Ponyville so Rarity could finish all those gem outfits.

As the Mane 6 and Spike were walking/trotting back to Ponyville, each with a cart of gems in tow, Spike noticed the unusually short length of this Episode.

"Hey Twilight?" Spike asked.

"Yes Spike?" Twilight responded.

"This Episode seems to be lacking in length don't you think?"

"Hmm... I have an idea on how to lengthen this Episode a bit more," Twilight winked at the camera, remembering what she talked about with Pinkie Pie about in the beginning of the Episode.

End Theme with Credits.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie were in the white space again. Spike was with them.

"Hello there! This is the Spike and Pony Show post-credits scene!" Spike started addressing the reader.

"As you can see, this is sort of padding out the Episode so it is a similar length as Episode 5," Twilight explained.

"But, if you actually read stuff like this, you are in for some neat bonuses! Well... if you read this at the time it came out originally or haven't sneakily read ahead," Pinkie finished.

"For example," Spike started shifting through their notes on this story, "did you know that we have Sonic the Hedgehog references in this story?"

"And that the author had edited this section of the Episode?" Pinkie Pie added in.

"Well, he has decided to remove something from this Season's Finale as it won't really show up anywhere else in the story," Twilight explained.

Spike checked the length of this Episode.

"Well it seems like we've padded out this Episode enough. So for now, this has been Spike..." Spike began.

"...Pinkie Pie!..." Pinkie chirped.

"...and Twilight Sparkle with the Spike and Pony Show post-credits scene, and we're signing off!" Twilight finished.

The three of them waved goodbye with smiles on their faces, Spike still holding onto the notes about this story.

Fade to Black.

Original S1E23: Winter Ponyville Antics

S1E20: Spike Isn't a Color

Rarity literally skids into the Ponyville Spa, not liking to be later than "fashionably late" for her spa date with Fluttershy.

"So sorry for being late for our spa date, Fluttershy," Rarity began.

She then spoke to Lotus Blossom, the blue coat and pink maned spa pony who was at the receptionist's desk.

"The Usual please!" Rarity requested.

Lotus Blossom had a big smile on her face as she zipped off to go get the regular customers' stuff all set up.

Understandably Rarity would be the type to go over the top with her spa treatment. As they went along the multiple components that go into their usual spa treatment, it can be physically seen that Rarity was wearing a much more fancy bathrobe. The pair had treatments like the sauna, mud masks, lying down on the mats to get a horn filing (well... Aloe assumed and squee'd in embarrassment when she realized Fluttershy doesn't have a horn), massages to which the author wished he had, mud baths, hoof baths, and repeat.

During this time, Rarity asked if Fluttershy could model some clothes for her... well more like begged as this photoshoot was with a famous fashion photographer, Photo Finish. Fluttershy agreed to it since she was being a good friend as well.

Theme.

Pinkie Pie was standing in the white space again. She seemed to be pondering something very deep. Ever since she started dating Twilight, she learned about science and all that stuff. It was then that Twilight and Spike arrived in the white space as well to find out what said marefriend was doing.

"Hello Pinkie Pie, you seem to be very deep in thought," Spike greeted.

Pinkie Pie was still having a face of concentration.

"Umm... Pinkie Pie?" Twilight tries now to get Pinkie Pie's attention.

Still nothing. Spike then tries to poke Pinkie Pie which is enough to get her attention.

"Oh hi Twilight! Hi Spike! I was just here wondering if Spike is a color," Pinkie chirped.

Twilight and Spike understandably blinked at Pinkie Pie a few times trying to process that statement.

"Um, why would you be curious about that? I'm right here," Spike commented, trying not to let the derp-ness of his words get to him.

"Well Spike, you see the title of this Episode?" as she points to the top of this page, "it says that you aren't a color. I'm not so sure if that's true though considering we have crayon colors like macaroni and cheese as well as cerulean along with purple's mountain majesty. Does the author know what he's doing?"

Yes I know what I’m doing.

"Oh," Pinkie replies, "but still, I would like to ponder this in the background of the Episode... not that you have to write this in of course."

Be my guest.

"Yay!" Pinkie chirps.

"Well that was a word from the author, now lets see how Fluttershy and Rarity got together shall we?" Twilight finishes off.

"Hold on! I feel something coming on!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed.

Her look of concentration intensified until...

A cannon shot could be heard and confetti flew out of Pinkie Pie's flank.

"Aww! Darn it!" Pinkie pouted.

Twilight just patted Pinkie Pie on the back.

"There there, no need to think about it too hard," Twilight reassured.

There was a small pause.

"Well I think it's about time we get back into the Episode don't you think?" Spike reassured.

"Sure thing Spike!" Twilight and Pinkie Pie responded with a unison chirp.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie then both gave Spike a nuzzle.

Since they were to be in the next scene, Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Spike all exited the white space through a door that lead into a scene at the Carousel Boutique where Fluttershy was currently being set up for a photo shoot with Rarity. Of course as any pony would probably react, Rarity turned around after fixing something on Fluttershy's outfit and yelped a bit at the sudden appearance of the three.

"Oh hello darlings, come to check up on us?" Rarity inquires, somehow managing to keep her sanity from that moment.

"Sure did," Spike answers for the three of them.

Photo Finish arrived and the modeling went under way. Fluttershy was unsure of what kind of poses to do and had uncertainty plastered all over her face. Rarity reassured Fluttershy by coming up with many different confident poses, to which she giggled and copied. Unfortunately, Photo Finish wasn't having any of that which did sadden Rarity a bit that none of the poses were working. The pictures ended up showing Fluttershy's... well... shyness. Twilight, Spike and Pinkie Pie were understandably a bit concerned about how few photos were taken, and of the fact that it was of Fluttershy's shyness and not of the totally great poses that Rarity suggested.

Photo Finish then announced that she has found the next fashion star in Equestria and scheduled another photo shoot with Fluttershy and Rarity at the park for tomorrow. This of course got the two of them excited that Rarity's dream was to come true as the two hugged and giggled like... fillies. It was at this point that Sweetie Belle went down from her room to see what all the excited giggling was all about. She was a little bit confused at first, but after an explanation from Spike, she understood and was happy for them also.

Transition to Next Day.

It was time for the photo shoot at the park. Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Spike and Sweetie Belle had decided to let them have their "alone time" and went along to eat lunch somewhere and stay at Sugarcube Corner getting into all kinds of baking antics while waiting for them to finish. Scootaloo was dragged into it since she lived with Twilight, not that she was complaining about it or anything of that sort. Fluttershy was in another outfit that Rarity designed, to which Photo Finish disapproved. It was at this photo shoot that it was found that Fluttershy was the star that Photo Finish was talking about. Although Fluttershy was quite uncertain about taking this opportunity, Rarity urged her on saying that it was a lifetime opportunity even if she was hoping it was herself instead. Fluttershy reluctantly agreed since she knew how Rarity was, even though she was more concerned for her if anything, crush and all.

It was at this point that Rarity knew she had to leave since there was nothing left for her to do there. She had a downtrodden look on her face as she did so, trying not to let the situation get the best of her. Fluttershy looked over her shoulder, still not sure about doing this.

Transition to Carousel Boutique.

Since Rarity didn't come to pick up Sweetie Belle from Sugarcube Corner that day, this caused yet even more concern, but this time stemming from Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Scootaloo and Spike. So, the four of them took Sweetie Belle back to the Carousel Boutique themselves. It was there that when they arrived, they saw Rarity sewing a black cloak with a unhappy expression adorning her face. Rarity turned around from the sound of the door opening. When she saw Sweetie Belle, she immediately panicked.

"Oh! I'm so sorry for forgetting to pick you up Sweetie Belle!" Rarity started while giving her sister a hug.

"It's alright Rarity, you know Twilight and company took care of me well," Sweetie Belle reassured with a smile.

"So... Rarity, how did the next photo shoot go?" Twilight inquired, feeling that this situation had something to do with that.

"Well..." Rarity sighed and resumed her downtrodden look, "in simplest words, it didn't. Photo Finish wanted to work with Fluttershy, not me."

This of course computed in all the other ponies'/dragon's heads quite quickly.

"So is there anything we can do?" Spike inquired.

"Not really, I just would like to be alone for now," Rarity finished.

Leave her alone they did. One does not usually barge in on somepony else's business. Sweetie Belle went to her room. Twilight, Spike and Scootaloo went back to the Golden Oaks Library. Pinkie Pie returned to her spot at Sugarcube Corner.

Transition to Next Scene.

Over time, since the park photo shoot with Fluttershy was a success, Fluttershy ended up becoming popular. This was something Fluttershy never wanted, but at every photo shoot she was scheduled at, she just kept one... two thoughts in her head.

I hate this so much! I don't have time to enjoy the simpler things in life. Fame or the Harem, the choice is so clear.

"Hate" was definitely a fitting term. But... nevertheless she did it since she "had to".

It got to the point that Fluttershy's face was plastered practically everywhere in advertisements and in magazines. Rarity on the other hoof, was cast aside, business at the Carousel Boutique at an all time low. In fact, it seemed as if ponies forgot who Rarity was which was a real slap in the face. Rarity was thinking something was up when at one point Fluttershy barged into the Carousel Boutique, begging to be hidden, but then was taken back by Photo Finish who needed another photo shoot. Both of their lives have pretty much been ruined at this point.

Transition to the Ponyville Spa.

Rarity was soaking in the spa's bath, having waited a longer than usual for Fluttershy to arrive for their spa date. After sensing that she was waiting too long, she decided she needed to confide in someone about her problems since this situation was getting too uncomfortable for her to keep silent about it. Of course who else but the pony who's studying friendship, Twilight Sparkle! Of course, this will have to be sworn to secrecy as this is quite sensitive info... sort of, so Pinkie Pie will be the witness with her ever so popular Pinkie (Pie) Promise. How that pink pony functioned with her Pinkie Sense, Alarm, and Promise was quite intriguing in itself.

Funny enough though, the two ponies that she was looking for just happened to trot into the spa, looking for a good relaxing time. Well... Pinkie Pie was more so looking for new "weird places to appear" to add to the Fourth Wall repertoire... not that the rest of the Harem was aware of it... yet. Twilight just wanted a nice soak in the bath. Spike was spending time with the Cutie Mark Crusaders and getting caught up in their antics... poor thing.

Twilight saw Rarity soaking in the bath and went to greet her while Pinkie Pie zipped off in the spa to do... Pinkie Pie stuff.

"Hello Rarity," Twilight greeted.

"Oh Twilight! Just the pony I need to see! I think it's about time I spoke to a pony about this situation," Rarity gratefully responded.

Twilight got into the bath as well.

"So Rarity, what seems to be the problem?"

"It's Fluttershy! I mean I know I should be happy for her and all, but she's now a great star! I just wish that star would burn out!”

"Whoa there, Rarity. That's no way to be talking about her now is it?"

"I know... but still! I'm just... jealous! Oh please Twilight, don't tell Fluttershy about this."

"You have my word. After all, losing a friend's trust is the fastest way to lose them--"

"FOREVER!" Pinkie Pie burst out of a bowl of sponges near the bath, startling Twilight.

Twilight, not having any of it, used her magic and dragged Pinkie Pie into the bath with her.

"Yeah Pinkie Pie, I got the memo, you taught me remember?" Twilight continued while giving her an amused look as she recovered from being dumped into the bath unceremoniously.

All Pinkie Pie could respond with was with a glare that didn't last long since the two mares then burst into laughs. After settling down and noticing Rarity still watching them, Twilight finished off her statement.

"Oh, sorry Rarity. But you know you can trust us. We Pinkie Promise," Twilight spoke with a smile.

"Absolutely positively!" Pinkie chirped.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie went through the motions of the Pinkie Promise.

Rarity, having sensed the inducing awkwardness of the Twilight/Pinkie couple being there and herself essentially being a third wheel, decided to make her leave.

"Well you two, I'll leave you two your... 'date'. Ta ta! Just since Fluttershy's famous doesn't mean I can't be fabulous~" Rarity got out of the bathtub bid farewell to the bathing couple then putting on a fancy gown.

After Rarity left, Fluttershy made a similar skid into the spa as Rarity did in the beginning of the Episode, then pouted since she actually missed one of her spa dates with Rarity.

No no no! I actually missed it!

"UGH! I'm so frustrated I could just scream!" Fluttershy blared out.

She did attempt to scream alright, well... she inhaled super deeply and then let out a barely audible scream.

"Can we help you?" Twilight addressed to Fluttershy.

This startled the Pegasus who only now looked up to notice the Twinkie couple bathing.

"Oh! Twilight! Pinkie Pie! Didn't see you there! I need to talk to you two!" Fluttershy greeted.

"Let me guess, you don't like modeling... correction, hate it but did it for Rarity, and the fashion industry probably likes you for being you? Oh yeah, and we already Pinkie Promise not to tell," Twilight guessed in her marefriend's quick tone.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie went through the motions of the Pinkie Promise. Fluttershy blinked twice then computed.

"Yes."

After Twilight and Pinkie Pie whispered back and forth and deciding what to say, Pinkie Pie spoke up.

"Well... isn't it obvious? What if you didn't act like you?" Pinkie did one of the uncharacteristically large smiles that she had.

"Um... but I am me and it's kind of hard to not be me when I am me."

"Just leave it to me!" Twilight reassured.

Transition to Another Fashion Show.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie did do that plan to make Fluttershy not be herself alright. They were backstage hiding. Spike was in the audience since it was only proper to be there for a marefriend. When Fluttershy trotted out onto that runway, Twilight used her magic and Pinkie Pie's suggestions which she whispered into her ear to make Fluttershy act weird... well at least in the eyes of the fashion ponies. When they thought the plan had worked since of the sounds of disgust they were hearing from beyond the curtain, Rarity had shown up to the fashion show while wearing one of her good outfits. When Rarity had seen the bad act that Fluttershy was pulling off, she immediately stepped in and started cheering on Fluttershy. Since Rarity was a pony with impeccable fashion sense, all the other fashion ponies followed suit and praised Fluttershy, thus increasing her fame even more.

It was at this point Rarity had a thought to herself.

I shouldn't be deceiving myself. I know how I feel about this. It's about time that me and Fluttershy had this talk.

Have a talk they did. After the fashion show, Fluttershy was chatting with Twilight, Pinkie Pie and Spike about how she is now even more famous than before since of that act. Rarity had trotted in to check up on Fluttershy.

"Fluttershy! Are you doing alright?" Rarity greeted.

"Doing great! I'm a super famous fashion model. Why shouldn't I be great?" Fluttershy lied.

Twilight was about to say something, but Pinkie Pie shoved her hoof into Twilight's mouth to silence her.

"Let them talk it out," Pinkie whispered to Twilight with a small glare.

Twilight obliged and Pinkie Pie removed her hoof.

"Out there on the runway, everyone was booing you, it was awful... the worst thing was that I wanted them to," Rarity continued.

"You did?" this was news to Fluttershy.

"Ohhh, I'm jealous! I wanted the attention, but it was going to you. I even started wishing bad things on you so that your career would be over. But when it happened like over there, all I thought was how could I be thinking such things for something you love to do so much?"

"Love? Oh, Rarity... Truth is, I don't like... make that hate being a model."

"What?"

"Yes, you heard me Rarity. More than anything I hate it."

"So... why did you continue doing it?"

"I was afraid that if I quit, you'd be mad that I wasted an opportunity you gave me."

"And here I was thinking you'd say I was a terrible friend for being jealous."

"Never!"

"All this time!"

"If we had just told each other the truth."

"I promise never to keep my feelings in secret again."

"Me too."

Fluttershy and Rarity went through the motions of the Pinkie Promise.

"Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!" the two of them giggled after promising.

The four of them and Spike then went to the spa after that. Apparently Twilight wanted Spike to write a note to Princess Celestia at this point. Spike obliged understandably.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Being a good friend means being able to keep a secret. But you should never be afraid to share your true feelings with a good friend.

Your Faithful Student,

Twilight Sparkle

Spike sent the letter then went off to the massage tables as usual to let off some tension. Rarity and Fluttershy were relaxing in the baths. Twilight was getting her horn filed. Pinkie Pie was... enjoying her new found spot in the bowl of sponges. It had been an interesting couple of days indeed.

End Theme with Credits.

Pinkie Pie was back in the white space with a smile on her face. Twilight and Spike walked/trotted up to her.

"You look like you have come to a conclusion," Spike greeted.

"Why yes I have!" Pinkie smiled.

"So, would you like to present your conclusion to 'Is Spike a Color?'?" Twilight inquired, bracing herself for the derp.

"Well, I have concluded that Spike may or may not be a color depending on whether someone named a color Spike," Pinkie matter-of-factly concluded.

Huh. That actually makes a lot of sense. Not even a single trace of derp.

"That's quite interesting, do you think someone will make the color Spike anytime soon?" Twilight questioned.

"You never know~" Pinkie chirped.

After a small awkward pause, Spike spoke.

"Well..." Spike turned to face the camera, "that's all for this Episode! See you in Episode 21."

Zoom out of the scene with Spike waving at the camera while Pinkie Pie and Twilight discuss the newest theory of "The Color Spike".

Fade to Black.

Re;Birth S1 Premiere: Begin the Har(e)mony!

S1E21: The Autumn Harem Staycation

Applejack had received a note from Braeburn, her cousin, requesting help in Appleloosa since the native buffalo herd and the town ponies were having a land dispute. As she and the rest of the Harem were looking at this note while gathered in the Golden Oaks Library, all ten of them had generally similar thoughts including "Seriously, share the land.", "Appleloosa is isolated! Why can't the buffalo go around?", and "Why would you plant an apple orchard in the desert?"

It was at this point they decided that's enough of that one.

"I think Appleloosa and the buffalo need to learn how to share. Since both sides are overly stubborn, I highly doubt we're going to get to them," Applejack matter-of-factly responds.

"Yeah! Seriously, what's so hard about sharing?" Rainbow Dash made a very good point, "I mean, look at Spike, he's doing fine and dandy."

It was at this point Applejack knew exactly what her response to this note would be. With some good input from Pinkie Pie, she made her response concise and simple.

Dear Braeburn,

You've got to share. You've got to care.

Disgruntled, Frustrated, and Patient,

Applejack

Applejack then sent her response on its way through the mail system.

"So... what shall we do now?" Spike asked his Harem.

Well, we completely destroyed the original Episode for one... hold on... we never even just did an Episode for the fun.

"Let's take a break!" Pinkie chirped, filling in for what Twilight wanted to say.

"Yeah Pinkie Pie I agree. It's totally time for a break," Spike matter-of-factly commented.

There was overall agreement from the nine ponies in the room.

"So what are we waiting for? Let's get started!" Rainbow Dash flies out of the door to the library and the rest follow suit and exit.

Theme.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Applejack was raking up all the leaves that fell around the orchard in Sweet Apple Acres. She had just finished putting them all into a pile when...

"CANNONBALL!" she heard a familiar dragon yell.

Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders launched themselves from nearby trees, landing in the pile of leaves and sending them everywhere. Applejack just glared at Spike for giving his Harem members such ideas, but after seeing all the happy faces and giggles that were coming from all of them, she couldn't help but smile at it as well.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Spike was relaxing on the couch in the Golden Oaks Library. All of a sudden, the nine ponies of the Harem surrounded him.

"Oh, hello there Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle, what brings you here today?" he innocently asked with a sheepish smile.

"Hi Spike~" they all cooed lovingly with smiles on their faces.

Spike was feeling a bit unsettled by this.

"You seem to have forgotten something from all of these other Episodes," Twilight explains, still having her smile on her face.

"Um..." Spike started to sweat and spoke uncomfortably, "and what might that be?"

The smiles continued for an awkward pause.

"You forgot our kisses!" Pinkie chirped as all of the Harem ponies including herself closed their eyes to maximize the cuteness of their smiles.

Whew. At least this scene didn't turn creepy.

Spike gave each of his Harem members a kiss on the lips.

Let's see... that's Sweetie Belle, Rarity, Fluttershy. Apple Bloom, Applejack, Rainbow Dash. Lastly, Scootaloo, Pinkie Pie, and my lifelong friend Twilight Sparkle.

All of them smiled with genuine happiness after that.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Braeburn received the note from Applejack. He stared at it for a while. He stared at it some more. His mind was a blank. Sharing wasn't a concept that Appleloosa or the buffalo understood. It was unbelievably complex (to them). His brain smoldered as he read the note repeatedly. He thought the word “no” and then started to trot off. He was immediately pelted with a haybale.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Pinkie Pie was presenting a new Sugarcube Corner product to Twilight and Spike. She was quite eager since this product was inspired by their love. Yep, this yellowish colored elongated pastry was the result.

“So… what exactly is this Pinkie Pie?” Spike poked at said pastry that was on his plate.

“That would be a Twinkie,” she responded.

“It looks… simple…” Twilight commented, knowing that most of Pinkie Pie’s sweets were complex and extravagant.

“Oh silly filly Twilight~ I modeled this thing after us~ Take a bite.”

Both of them did. Both of their eyes went wide with glee as they found that it was stuffed with a white creamy filling.

“Pinkie Pie… we love you so much right now,” Twilight and Spike whispered.

“I know!” Pinkie chirped, “It’s a simple outside yet sweet inside… or if you want, a sweet outside with a simple inside! It will sell millions~!”

“I have no objections to that statement,” Twilight matter-of-factly commented.

The three immediately shared a group hug,

Indeed Pinkie Pie’s statement held true. It’s cheap price and simplistic concept made Sugarcube Corner ridiculously rich, and in turn Pinkie Pie who made sure to give some percentage of her earnings to Twilight and Spike. And that is the story of how Twilight and Pinkie Pie became the richest of the Harem… okay fine… since Twilight and Pinkie Pie were good friends, the wealth was spread among the 10 of them, much to Rarity and Applejack’s happiness.

Oh? There’s still some more of the Episode remaining? Whoops.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

The Appleloosa citizens and the buffalo were currently at war. The citizens were fighting the buffalo with apple pies. It was total war until one of the apple pies was sliced in half and fell in between a buffalo and Braeburn. Braeburn took one half of the pie while the buffalo took the other. They toasted and ate. It was then that the concept of sharing computed completely. They agreed to share the land. Braeburn sent a note back to Applejack to confirm that they had solved the problem.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Applejack received the note and read it with the rest of the Harem.

Hey Applejack!

We decided to share the land!

The face-hoof moment was so intense that it shook Ponyville all the way to Canterlot. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna felt the small tremor while having tea. They shrugged, then continued sipping tea.

TV Snow/Static Transition

It was time. Spike and Apple Bloom's discussion with Twilight that happened also in Season 1 Episode 16 was finally going to come true. Spike and Apple Bloom brought the whole Harem to the hill where Apple Bloom confessed and got the Harem ball rolling.

"So Harem ponies, the reason why I brought you here was that this is the place where it started. This was where I confessed to Spike and got everything started. I know it doesn't look like much," Apple Bloom explained, "but... it does have a nice view doesn't it?"

Indeed it was a nice view. Ponyville looked majestic in the sunset. The lone tree provided a nice place to lean back on to relax after a hard day's work.

Apple Bloom explained that she wanted to engrave all their initials/names on the lone tree as well as make this their relaxation place. They all agreed to the idea and settled on the name "Harem Hill" for this special location. Pinkie Pie pulled out a sign from her mane and wrote the name on it and stuck it in the ground nearby to sort of claim the area for the 10 of them.

They then engraved their initials on the tree. Spike engraved his name (not initials) in the center of the overall engraving. Starting from the top above Spike's name going clockwise around, Scootaloo (S.S.), Apple Bloom (A.B.), and Sweetie Belle (S.B.) put their initials on the engraving. Starting above Scootaloo's name a little bit to the left going clockwise around, Twilight Sparkle (T.S.), Pinkie Pie (P.P.), Applejack (A.J.), Rainbow Dash (R.D.), Fluttershy (F.S.), and Rarity (R.B.) engraved their names in such a manner that their names were around that of each pair's respective sibling. (Scootaloo Sparkle belongs to Twilight Sparkle and Pinkie Pie.)

It was quite the symmetrical circular engraving and it looked nice on its place on the tree.

The Harem had planned to camp out this night at Harem Hill since they might as well christen the place with a huge sleepover/camping trip. Oh, speaking about christen, they did christen the place by smashing an year old bottle of the Apple Family's apple cider on the tree, picking year old since that was approximately how long the Harem was going for at that time.

And camp out they did. They made a fire pit as the first addition/decoration to Harem Hill as this was a place for relaxation after all. Since there was no scheduled rainfall for the night, they decided to sleep out under the stars. They told stories around the campfire as they ate their dinner that was cooked by a kettle put above said campfire, cooked s'mores (Applejack and Rarity had no issues), and looked up at the stars, pointing out constellations, one of which was surprisingly of the Harem themselves looking up at the stars which totally wasn't put there for the night by Princess Luna.

As they were staring at the stars, Pinkie Pie couldn't help herself but comment while sitting close to Twilight, her coat brushing against the purple unicorn's.

"Twilight! Twilight! Look at all those sprinkles in the sky!" she shook Twilight with one of her hooves.

Twilight just gave a small light hearted chuckle and a smile.

"No Pinkie, those are stars, one of the main wonders that Luna watches over," was her quiet, but cheerful response.

After all of this, they laid out all their sleeping bags, 7 in total, all around the hill. Spike had propped himself up right under the engraved tree. The Cutie Mark Crusaders each shared and cuddled up with their respective sister. They all then drifted off to sleep in peace.

Spike had one last thought before he dozed off to the land of dreams.

This staycation was totally worth it.

Zoom Out of Engraving on the Tree on Harem Hill.

Transition to Zoom Out on the Harem Sleeping on Harem Hill.

End Theme with Credits.

Coco Pommel was sleeping at her place in Manehatten... it was then that she had a nightmare of said city being flooded and destruction of the city by a "god of chaos". The only comforting thing she remembered from the nightmare before she shot wide awake was a light purple and green dragon who was determined to defeat said "god of chaos", her roll of rainbow thread, and some faint voices of 6 different mares.

Oh dear... that felt so realistic. Can such destruction happen to a city this huge? Who was that dragon though... (This is Coco Pommel's color, not to be confused with Rainbow Dash's.)

She looked at the roll of rainbow thread on her nightstand.

What is the importance of this rainbow thread anyways?

She sat up in her bed and thought about the nightmare for a while since none of her dreams/nightmares were this realistic. Eventually, she managed to get back to sleep.

Later on a different day, she checked her mail and found that she was given an invitation to the Grand Galloping Gala. Understandably she was quite excited to go. She grabbed her treasured rainbow thread and went off to go start preparing her dress since she should have good appearance at the Gala after all, being an intern and such.

Fade to Black.

Re;Birth S1E3: Twilight, Spike, and the Tickets to the Gala

S1E22: A Spike in the Hoof is Worth...

Fluttershy was tending to her animals when she realized she was late for Princess Celestia's visit to Ponyville. Princess Celestia was visiting because "why not" and story progression. She rushed out the door to her cottage but made sure to have left food for all the animals before that. Unlike her Prime Universe self, she knew her priorities quite well.

Theme.

Twilight was in the white space. She had multiple chalkboards in front of her with various different calculations written on them. Pinkie Pie and Spike then arrived on the scene. Twilight scrambled between the chalkboards and wrote new things on them. Luckily her mane wasn't frazzled.

"Hiya marefriend!" Pinkie Pie attempted to get Twilight's attention in a very familiar way.

Nothing.

"Um... Twilight?" Spike then put in his attempt.

After a few failed attempts of verbally trying to get Twilight's attention, they resorted to the sound of screeching on the chalkboard... Ouch.

"YAH! Geez! Will you cut that..." Twilight started complaining.

Twilight then realized she was in the white space, only accessible by herself, Pinkie Pie and Spike as far as she knew.

"Oh hi Pinkie Pie. Hi Spike," she greeted.

Spike and Pinkie Pie had faces of amusement for the most part.

"So Twilight~ What'cha working on?" Pinkie Pie inquired while using Spike as a hoof rest.

Twilight then had a smile on her face.

"Oh! You know how you deduced the theory of Spike being a color? Well if you looked at the title, you'll see that it has an incomplete thought about how much Spike is worth!" Twilight then poked her hoof at the top of this page, to which the reader/author promptly pushed back into the story with a perturbed look on his or her face since the story was leaking way past the fourth wall.

Twilight squee'd then finished her statement, "well, in terms of mares and fillies..."

"Huh, never thought of that. But couldn't you just look at the ever changing notes on this story? Like perhaps the Guidebook?" Pinkie Pie made a very good point.

"Well, the thing is that the author keeps thinking of new ideas to throw in this story and changes the Guidebook every so often, so maybe a calculation will solve this! And hey, it will show us if we have new friends incoming~" Twilight excitedly clapped her front hooves together.

Pinkie Pie let the thought settle in and made an even more genius point.

"But... the author is writing this story about your calculation... which is a paradox in itself," Pinkie seriously commented with a raised eyebrow.

Luckily, that statement didn't cause the whole story to collapse into a singularity. The author has a story to write after all.

"Huh... Okay then... I think we have an Episode to get to..." Twilight shoved all the chalkboards aside after reading those previous two sentences.

They all exited via a door in the white space into Sugarcube Corner. Pinkie Pie went to her post in the shop while Twilight followed the script and went to let Fluttershy past the guards who were there since... royalty.

It was then that Fluttershy saw Philomena, Princess Celestia's pet bird, in less than perfect condition. Like any reasonable animal pony would do which unfortunately doesn't include Prime Universe Fluttershy, she immediately zipped up to the Princess and inquired about why in her right mind would she let the bird be in such a state.

"Um, Princess Celestia? If it isn't to much to ask... but... um... your pet bird... doesn't look so good right now," was Fluttershy's inquiry.

"Oh? Philomena?" Celestia chuckled, "she's a phoenix just reaching the end of her life cycle and preparing for reincarnation. No, she won't die, everything is quite alright there... Fluttershy was it?"

Fluttershy nodded with a neutral face. She knew better than to question the ruler of Equestria who has lived for at least a definite 1000 years, and then went off to do other things. She was quite interested in watching the reincarnation though.

*Record Scratch*

It was then that Twilight, Spike and Pinkie Pie glanced at their respective scripts for this Episode and then tore all the copies up and burned it... in a civilized manner of course.

So much for the Episode...

The rest of the Princess's visit went quite smoothly after that. Interestingly enough, compared to the original script, the rest of the Mane 6 behaved quite nicely and had impeccable table manners which threw Twilight, Pinkie Pie and Spike off even more since this Episode was not turning out the way they originally thought the author would have written it. What made things even stranger was the fact that the Cutie Mark Crusaders who were also attending because "no pony should be left out of the story" were also quite well behaved, but of course as any group of young fillies would be, they had so many questions to ask Princess Celestia to which she answered all of them so well that the Crusaders were left speechless.

This caused Twilight, Spike and Pinkie Pie to look at the camera, as if asking the author as to why the events of this Episode don't match what they have written on their notes.

Meanwhile, the author just shrugged his shoulders trying not to make the already escalating paradox any worse.

As the visit continued, Philomena did reincarnate, to which Fluttershy watched with dilate eyes and awe as Celestia just held back another chuckle.

In the words of Rainbow Dash, that was cool. Yay.

Another thing that happened during the visitation was Twilight asking Princess Celestia if it was possible that the Cutie Mark Crusaders could get tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala. Princess Celestia of course totally agreed citing, "the Gala is quite boring anyways and could use some livening up," as her reason and got the tickets to Twilight in a timely manner.

When the visitation finished, outside of Ponyville Square, Princess Celestia personally thanked the Mane 6, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike for the wonderful treatment and bid farewell saying that she'll be looking forward to seeing them at the Gala later this year. She then left via chariot.

Well, that was anticlimactic.

The Mane 6, Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike all went back to Sugarcube Corner to clean up and get some well needed rest.

Zoom out of Sugarcube Corner.

End Theme with Credits.

Back in the white space, Twilight finished her calculation on how much a Spike in the hoof is worth and now had a half-smile on her face.

"So Twilight, any conclusive answer to how much me in a hoof is worth?" Spike inquires as he and Pinkie Pie enter the scene.

"Hmm... Unfortunately no, but when I did an approximation... I got seven mares and three fillies," Twilight responded with uncertainty in her voice while pointing out the words "7 mares and 3 fillies" that she wrote on one of the chalkboards.

"Wait seven? But... that means the Elements of Harmony aren't the only ones involved!" Spike's surprise was apparent, "who could it possibly be?"

Twilight just shrugged, "Dunno."

Spike then had to leave as he had a date with Rarity and Fluttershy. Twilight and Pinkie Pie bid farewell to Spike as he exited the white space. When the white space door closed, Twilight let out a big gush of air.

"Whew! That was convenient. Pinkie Pie~ Turns out I was able to deduce a name for the 7th mare~" Twilight happily chirped.

"Oh? Is that why that scene was put into this Episode? Well... Who is it!" Pinkie commented then resumed her hyper attitude.

Twilight grabbed one of the chalkboards and with a piece of chalk wrote out the letters "C-O-C-O P-O-M-M-E-L".

"Coco Pommel? That sounds like one of the products we serve at Sugarcube Corner," Pinkie matter-of-factly commented.

"*cough* That's cocoa Pinkie... but yeah, I think we should definitely keep a look out for her, she seems important," Twilight finished, "anyways, I think our time here in this Episode is up."

"See you in the next Episode~!" Pinkie chirped.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie waved at the camera as their usual farewell. Meanwhile, behind them where Twilight had written her approximation of 7 mares and 3 fillies, question marks appeared next to the 7 and the 3.

Zoom out of the two mares waving.

Sudden Transition.

Coco Pommel shot awake.

Well, that was strange. There the dragon was again, and who were those two mares talking about me? Why do I get the feeling that what I just dreamed actually happened? I also have the weirdest feeling that I'm about to meet them soon.

Coco Pommel then just pondered what that was all about. She wasn't exactly in the best mood considering that dragon was unbelievably adorable and she really wanted to meet him. She was convinced this dream and the one about Manehatten's flooding were quite real, as if some force was telling her that these two dreams are of utmost importance. (*cough cough* Me.)

The last thought that Coco Pommel had before she went to sleep finally was...

Wait... Episode? *Zzz...*

Zoom out of Coco Pommel sleeping in bed.

Fade to Black.

Re;Birth S1E4: Applejack Does an Honest

S1E23: Winter Ponyville Antics

Snow fell all around Ponyville as the Pegasi all placed the Winter clouds in place in order to begin Winter. In the Golden Oak Library, the Harem was busy sitting around doing nothing as they were waiting for the Winter to fully arrive before having fun, all the Autumn fun from Episode 21 completely drained. Rainbow Dash was out helping as she was one of the main weather ponies.

After waiting about half an hour, Rainbow Dash popped her head in the door.

"Alright girls! It's ready!" she announced.

The Harem immediately donned their Winter wear and rushed out the door, trampling Rainbow Dash in the process. She eventually pulled her head off of the small Rainbow Dash shaped indentation that was created from the trampling.

"Um girls? I know you are excited and all, but can you turn it down a notch?" she slurred out.

Spike popped his head in the door, wearing scarf, mittens, and hat.

"Hmm... Nah. I know from experience you've handled worse. Besides, it's time to have some fun," he just commented then winked at the camera.

Rainbow Dash just looked at the camera and pointed a hoof back at Spike with a confused look on her face.

Theme.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Applejack was shovelling snow at Sweet Apple Acres, clearing out the pathways that lead to it until...

"CANNONBALL!"

This sounded awfully familiar to Applejack.

Not again...

The Cutie Mark Crusaders and Spike all jumped from their perches in nearby trees, landing in the snow. Unlike what happened in Autumn, snow did not scatter around all over the place. Four heads popped out of the mound of snow all disgruntled that their plan didn't work, each wearing a snow beard.

Applejack just chuckled that she won this round. After shaking off all the snow, the four of them all glared at Applejack because she is a silly pony.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Twilight and Pinkie Pie were trotting down one of the Winter streets of Ponyville, enjoying the beauty of the season. At least they were until a snowball pelted Pinkie Pie head on. Twilight found a sneaky rainbow tail dangling off of one of the clouds. It was then that conveniently the Cutie Mark Crusaders all passed by. Pinkie Pie then grabbed the three of them and set them down in front of her and Twilight.

"Alright Private Apple Bloom, and new Recruits Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, we have a delinquent hiding in the cloud up there. Recommended plan of action: Snowball Warfare!" she blared out in a quite militaristic manner.

"Sounds like a plan to me," Scootaloo matter-of-factly commented.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders then prepared one snowball each.

"Ready! Aim! Fire!" Pinkie commanded.

Fire they did. Three snowballs slashed through the cloud where Rainbow Dash was snickering, leaving holes and a stunned Pegasus. After that, Pinkie Pie and Twilight joined in pelting the brash Pegasus with snowball after snowball. Of course like any reasonable Pegasus, Rainbow Dash flew for it. The five of them gave chase, leading them to Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack, Rarity and Fluttershy were all enjoying some hot cider and chatting outside the barn when the Pegasus came flying full speed and landing with a stop right in front of them.

"Applejack, you need to help me. We've got a code Twinkie Pie! They even got the Cutie Mark Crusaders helping them! I may have started a war with the five of them. I need backup stat!" Rainbow Dash panicked.

Applejack smirked.

"Aww... Rainbow Dash, always picking a fight huh?" she commented, "I'll help ya out now."

It was then that the five in question all sprang up from the hill overlooking the barn, all dawning epic poses standing on their rear hooves. Pinkie Pie was in the center of the group of five.

"Rainbow Dash! You have declared war on the Twinkies! Prepare for snow warfare!" she yelled.

They all primed snowball grenades and threw them straight at Rainbow Dash. It was then that Applejack stepped in and bucked each individual grenade back to each of its respective thrower. Twilight and Pinkie Pie were able to dodge the impending explosions, but the Cutie Mark Crusaders weren't as lucky. Snow splattered all over the place as the fillies fell to their demise.

"Nooooo!!!" Pinkie Pie yelped out.

Spike appeared from the white space and dragged each individual filly off of the battlefield. The four of them immediately ran for their lives since they knew this war was no place for fillies or a drakefriend. They settled on bunkering down at Sugarcube Corner to stay safe from what was to come, after all, it was a great place for hot chocolate this time of year. No filly can resist that.

Anyways, Pinkie Pie got enraged. She equipped Twilight, one hoof around her neck and the other on her tail. Twilight blushed from the sudden contact but didn't question Pinkie Pie. She then flicked a switch on the side to "snowball" and started whirling Twilight's tail rapidly, causing a whole bunch of snowballs to barrage Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity. Fluttershy just meeped and hid behind Rarity. Rarity just activated her horn and shielded them from the onslaught. With the shield still activated, she trotted off with a terrified Fluttershy clinging on to her.

So there it was, the Twinkies vs. Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Rainbow Dash and Applejack tried to put up a fight with throwing individual snowballs at the Twinkies, but it was then that Pinkie Pie activated her tail propeller and lifted herself along with Twilight into the air. Applejack and Rainbow Dash's jaws were dropped that Pinkie Pie could handle carrying Twilight. Pinkie Pie then primed a really powerful blast and then yanked Twilight's tail hard to unleash a huge snowball that wiped the Earth Pony and Pegasus out. Meanwhile, Twilight was definitely protesting to that act with a very, very flushed face.

"Pinkie Pie! Isn't it a bit too early for this kind of stuff?" she reddened.

"Hmm... I guess you're right, but hey, we won!" Pinkie matter-of-factly commented.

Pinkie Pie brought them back down to the ground where they trotted up to the snow mound that contained Applejack and Rainbow Dash. The two in question then popped their heads out of the snow. It was then that Pinkie Pie decided to make a small quip about the situation.

"You know Rainbow Dash, it's best not to start a snowball fight with a physics-breaking Earth pony and a powerful Unicorn," she matter-of-factly spoke.

Rainbow Dash could only grunt in frustration that Pinkie Pie was right. Twilight wrapped her hooves around Pinkie Pie's barrel and then lifted off via Pinkie-copter, destination set to Sugarcube Corner. Applejack just snickered at Rainbow Dash.

After dusting themselves off of the snow, they too decided to head to Sugarcube Corner. When they arrived, a table was already set up with Spike and the rest of the Harem already there, each with a cup of hot cocoa. Applejack pushed the door open for Rainbow Dash and they both entered. Pinkie Pie was there to greet them with a surprisingly cheerful demeanor. After returning the greeting, they took their respective seats, got some hot cocoa, and adopted some bored looks on their faces to match the rest of the Mane 6 and Spike since this antic has been finished. The Cutie Mark Crusaders cheerfully continued to sip their hot cocoa.

Zoom out of the Table Scene.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Pinkie Pie led Twilight by the hoof to a very familiar patch of ice, Spike in tow. Equipped with ice skates, it was time.

"Alright Twilight, you ready for this?" Pinkie held Twilight closer.

"Oh... um... are you sure about this?" Twilight meekly commented, "I mean, you're still not mad at me for Winter Wrap Up right?"

"*blows raspberry* Nonsense Twilight! I can't stay mad at you for that! I don't have time for that kind of resentment. How do you think I stay so cheerful anyways?"

Very good point.

Twilight carefully stepped onto the ice with her skates on. Immediately she started to slip up and panic.

"A little help here?" Twilight requested.

A hoof was placed on her back. Pinkie Pie was giving a reassuring look and sincere smile. Spike was on the other side of the frozen lake also encouraging with a wink. Twilight then took on a confident look and started slow.

"Step, step, and step," Twilight repeated to herself.

What she didn't realize was that by the time she looked up from her hooves, she was already muzzle to mouth with Spike. Spike just chuckled and gave Twilight a peck on the lips for making it this far. Twilight squee'd. After some more catching up with Spike, Twilight also was a natural.

Twilight landed from a well executed jump and slid to a stop.

"Whoo! That's the most fun I've ever had all winter! Thank you Pinkie Pie," she excitedly commented.

"No problem Twilight! Anything for the alpha marefriend of mine~" Pinkie chirped.

And all was good that day, for Twilight Sparkle had finally learned how to skate.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

Ah yes, it is now Hearth's Warming Day. A grand day where all the shops are closed and it is meant purely for being with friends and/or family. A nice fire was going in the fireplace in the Golden Oak Library... yes, Twilight knows what she's doing, fireproofing and such. Speaking about the Golden Oak Library, it was nicely decorated thanks to Pinkie Pie and her party cannon. Twilight of course knew better than to question how Pinkie Pie was able to decorate both the interior and exterior by just one fire of the cannon inside the library, or the fact that nothing was out of place.

Anyways, Spike didn't get any Hearth's Warming gifts this year, as with all the years. The reason for such a thing was quite heartwarming though. Unlike the Prime Universe, he knew of his draconic nature from conversations with Zecora back in Episode 9 in an unwritten scene. Of course, still being a good drakefriend, he knew he had to get something for every single one of his nine filly/marefriends.

Doing all that Hearth's Warming Shopping for the materials he needed proved to be entertaining to all of the ponies who were tending their shops. Ducking and weaving through the side streets of Ponyville, he had to avoid seeing the Apple Family as they tended to their apple stall. When he was at home, he had to make use of the white space to make and wrap all the presents so that Twilight can't get a peek. But as for now, it was finally time for the big reveal.

All nine of them eagerly unwrapped their gifts, some in a more civilized manner like Rarity while Pinkie Pie was shredding the wrapping paper to confetti.

"Awwww Spike!!! This is sooo cute!"

"Whoa, this is actually cool surprisingly enough."

Those comments from the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash were enough to express the sentiments that all nine of them shared. What they received were accurate plushies of themselves. Even Rarity was impressed. The Mane 6 and Cutie Mark Crusaders then set down the plushies together on the couch which did look quite adorable. The Mane 6 and Cutie Mark Crusaders got very, very, mischievous since they all knew of a very favorite Hearth's Warming tradition.

"Hey Spike~" all of them cooed.

"Hmm?"

"Take a look up above your head~"

Spike indeed did look up. Well what does he know, there's a piece of mistletoe above him.

"Well... I'm not exactly opposed to this..." he commented.

Spike tried to run away which was a really bad idea considering one of those mares is Rainbow Dash. She pinned Spike to the wall of the library and the rest of the Harem came up behind her. Simplest words, many kisses ensued.

As the festivities wound down for the night, Pinkie Pie remembered something that she needed to do. She opened a door to the white space and went through. After trotting a bit, she opened another door that opened up to a very familiar rock farm that she used to live on. Poking her head out the door, she found the filly she was looking for.

"Hi me!"

Filly Pinkie Pie perked up at seeing her older self and immediately bounded to give her a hug. Present Pinkie Pie gave her gift to her younger self, knowing that this was an event that was supposed to happen in advance. When Filly Pinkie Pie opened her present, she was confused at first. Why would her older self give her a cannon?

"Oh, you must be wondering why I'm giving you this. Well... the simplest way I can word it is that it will become one of your most famous and favorite item," Present Pinkie Pie explained.

Filly Pinkie Pie then inquired about how will she keep this away from the eyes of the rest of her family.

"Well... you have a poofy mane like I do right?"

Filly Pinkie Pie nodded. Her eyes then went wide as she realized what she needed to do. According to the comical theory of hammerspace, Pinkie Pie's mane was perfect for storage. Indeed the small party cannon that she received as a gift did fit inside her mane.

"And if you think that cannon is impressive, take a look at this~"

Present Pinkie Pie pulled out her current party cannon. Filly Pinkie Pie was definitely impressed at this.

"Yeah, you'll be upgrading that cannon of yours into this wonderful machine~ But for now, Happy Hearth's Warming me!"

The two shared one last hug before Present Pinkie Pie departed for her time. And all was good that Hearth's Warming night as the Harem decided to sleep in the Golden Oak Library's living room. A lot of bedding was strung out around the place. Rarity and Sweetie Belle were cuddled up on the couch since still the elegant mare must be... well... elegant. Applejack and Apple Bloom were relaxing on some bedding near the stairs. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, being fillyhood friends have decided to share bedding as well. It was interesting how Rainbow Dash's hooves were wrapped around Fluttershy in a protective manner, but too cute to not be written into this Episode.

Lastly of course that left the Twinkie, Scootaloo and Spike. They were gathered near the fireplace that was still going. Pinkie Pie was on her stomach and had rested her head on Twilight's back and was fast asleep with her mouth agape. Scootaloo was well wrapped by Twilight's tail and had a content smile on her face. And yes, Spike... He was rested between Twilight's front hooves as the two of them gazed into each other's eyes.

"You know Spike, I never really told you how much you mean to me. I am almost certain that I wouldn't be functional without you. It's funny to think that I hatched you and many look at our relationship as more of a brother sister kind of deal... but clearly from all these years there's something more to us than just that. I thank you again for being there for me," Twilight reminisced.

Twilight and Spike then pressed their lips together. They were getting quite passionate to the point that Twilight was making out with Spike. Surprisingly, the other ponies didn't stir from what Twilight was doing. After that heated session, Twilight and Spike settled down to sleep, Twilight resting her head on Spike's stomach. It was then all peaceful and quiet as the ten of them all slept.

Zoom out of the Harem sleeping.

TV Snow/Static Transition.

The Cutie Mark Crusaders were rolling a tire up Harem Hill with Spike's help. They eventually were able to get to the top after some time. They searched for an ideal branch from the tree that the engraving was still on. When one was found, they tied a rope to the tire and had Spike climb up to tie the other end to said branch. What resulted was a nice tire swing to add on to the site that already had a fire pit. Indeed it had been a wonderful Winter filled with feels and interesting happenings.

Zoom out of the Cutie Mark Crusaders taking turns on the tire swing, Spike pushing the swing for them.

End Theme with Credits.

Coco Pommel had a closed-eyed smile as she put on the finishing touches on her dress for the Gala, humming a nice tune while doing so. She stood back from the mannequin that held her masterpiece and marveled.

Well Coco Pommel, you have definitely outdone yourself this time~ It's beautiful and done all by yourself...

She sighed in relief that she was done, took a nice bubble bath, then went off to sleep.

Fade to Black.

Re;Birth S1E7: Fluttershy vs. Generic Red Dragon

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Re;Birth S1E8: Applejack Gets Her Name in the Title Again

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Re;Birth S1E9-11: A Zebra, Some Parasprites and a Whole Lot of Snow

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Re;Birth S1E12: Begin! Cutie Mark Crusaders!

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Original S1 Theme

S1 Theme

Twinkling Balloon holding Spike and Twilight descends.

My Little Pony

Ah... Ah... Ah... Ah...

Cloud Transition thingy. Rainbow Dash does her *Incoherent Mumbling* Flying. Twilight then trots out of the Balloon with Spike on her back into Ponyville.

My Little Pony

I used to wonder how much Spike could mean

My Little Pony

Until you all chose to share him with me

Twilight looks excited while the camera pans to the rest of the Mane 6.

Rainbow Dash flies with Spike on her back.

So much Awesome!

Rainbow Transition.

Spike and Pinkie Pie dancing.

Tons of Fun!

Confetti Transition.

Spike opening the door for Rarity.

A gentledrake~

Flash of Light Transition.

Spike helping Applejack at Sweet Apple Acres.

Loyal and Strong!

Apple Transition.

Fluttershy giving Spike a very loving nuzzle.

So Adorable!

Butterfly Transition.

Twilight Teleports in the center of the Mane 6 and CMC in front of the Golden Oaks Library.

It's easy to see

CMC hug Spike.

That he is the best drakefriend!

The Mane 6 AND CMC pose around a blushing Spike.

You have my little ponies

Spike sends letter to Princess Celestia containing photo of the Mane 6, CMC, and himself.

Princess Celestia receives the letter and opens it and smiles.

Do you know that Spike is really the best?

Pan out on picture of Mane 6, CMC, and Spike.

Sudden Pinkish Background and Slam Logo on Top.

Continue Episode.

Re;Birth S1E5-6: So, a Griffon and Trixie Trot into Ponyville

S?E??: Original Attempt Finale

The reader was confused. The setting was the White Space, the title of this Episode is weird, and the story is complete with three Episodes missing? What could this possibly mean?

"Well we'll tell you what this mean!" Spike hops from the backdrop.

The whole cast of Season 1 was there looking at their scripts for this story and participating in discussions. Props from various Episodes are strewn about the place.

"You know, as we were looking at the script and how each Episode played out, it is clear that there is room for improvement. We haven't made many fans with Episodes like the Griffon cannon firing and the Trixie stuff," Twilight begins to explain.

"So, we're looking into trying again! A 'Remake' of this story!" Pinkie cheerfully adds on.

"You see, a lot of stuff has been going on in the Prime Universe that has been causing many disturbances in our timeline," Sweetie Belle pointed out Season 6 Episode 4 in particular.

"We don't want to present to you a old version of this timeline especially when certain ships become canon and completely destroy the whole Series from the Episode of the affected pony's induction beyond," Twilight pulls out a tablet and starts running some calculations then glares at the reader, "if I'm not mistaken, Apple Bloom seems to be the target of such things now isn't she.... Unfortunately we are governed by the Prime Universe rules which happen to be undeniably tyrannical."

"Aww! I wanted to have my chance with Spike..." Coco Pommel comes out from the ponies discussing things and then makes a comment for the Spike x Coco Pommel shippers.

"Don't worry about a thing Coco~ You'll have your chance sometime in Season 2! After all, the fact that you are being put in Season 1 is quite special don't you think?" Spike hopped on Coco Pommel's back and nestled into her fur causing a blush to appear on her face.

"The Great and Powerful Trixie requests to be in this exquisite Harem!" said the Unicorn of Season 1 Episode 6.

"Ah yes of course," Spike flips through some pages of Episodes, "you aren't scheduled to join until Season 3."

"Welp."

It was then that future Harem ponies from future Seasons started trotting up to Spike and adding their two bits to the conversation. As Spike was getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of mares/fillies, he managed to get out one last thing before the story gets its reboot.

"This has been My Little Pony: Friendship is Spike: The Original Attempt! Roll Credits!"

"But we don't have any credits... there's only one author and all of us ponies," Twilight commented.

It was now that the screen faded to black as that was the credits roll.